Mysore is proud of its three lakes, Lingabhudhi, Kukkarahalli and Karanji Kere. Karanji Kere / Fountain lake is maintained by the Zoological department of Mysore and a huge fountain is installed inside the lake. Karanji means fountain in Kannada and the lake was restored and thrown open to the public in 2006. It is an added attraction and a very good example of wetland ecosystem. The tree-lined walkway leading to the 90-acre lake is inviting and filled with fun activities.
Asia’s biggest aviary is situated here with birds like Peacocks, Geese, Turkey, Sarus Crane, Peasants etc.,
They roam freely inside the aviary and you can walk up the path and have a close look at some of these interesting birds.
You can expect a friendly peck or two from the avian friends or chance upon a peacock showing off its feathers spread out behind it.
Boating on the lake is a favorite activity with rowboats and paddleboats. Few manmade islands are created for birds to breed. There are 90 species of birds local and migratory that visit and breed on these islands. As you row the scenery and the calmness with chirping of birds and Chamundi hills looming large on one side will make you want to come back to this place again and again.
You can climb up a watchtower and see the bird’s eye view of the lake and its surrounding area. Children have a park where they can slide and swing.
A 3 km walk from the main gate will lead to the butterfly park. The garden and the surrounding area are well maintained and many thanks to the department for gifting this wonderful ecosystem to Mysore and its visitors.
Place Statistics:
Type of Place: Lake
Situated: Mysore, behind Zoo Gardens
Distance: Mysore is 140 Kms from Bangalore
Transport: Well connected by road, buses stop near the gate of this lake, autorikshaws ply to this place
Facilities: Clean rest rooms, a snack bar, drinking water, and benches
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Hi…i did visit karanji kere on my last visit to mysore….must say its beautiful.
Its so cool,serene and calm and the air is so fresh.
The area is really vast and we could find a fine spot for relaxing after walking up the bird watch tower and the butterfly park.
Boating around the small island is fun too…
We went around the dasara season and still the place was free of crowd as not many visitors know about this wonderful gem right in the middle of the city..
A visit to this place is worth it.
Hi Deepti,
True, it is a very nice place to visit. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Regards,
Shantha
hi,
it was really nice going out there! the birds, swans, hens, etc all roam around so freely, that you feel near close to nature!
I got the camera battery as well as reel entirely empty, clicking the very pose!
God blessed creatures 🙂
Tanuj, good to hear you enjoyed your outing at Karanji Lake and also that you love nature.
Cheers!
Shantha
Very buety ful
Yes, it is Sunitha.