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Kukkarahalli Lake also called Kukkarhalli Kere (Lake is ‘’kere’’ in local Kannada language), located in the heart of the Mysore city, adjoins the Manasgangotri (University of Mysore), [1] the Kalamandir (Rangyana) and the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) campus (separated by the Hunsur Road).
Spread across an area of 58 hectares, the Kukkarahalli Lake is a J shaped lake with a shoreline of almost 5 km. Constructed in 1864, the lakes was the brainchild of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar.
The Kukkarahalli Lake or Kukkarahalli Kere was built in 1864 AD by Dewan Poornaiah. This lake sprawls over an area of 120 acres. The lake is a paradise for bird watchers and it has more than 180 types of birds including the aquatic kind.
The 4.5 Kms walking path circumvents the lake with shaded stone benches for visitors to sit, relax and enjoy the scenic serenity of the lake. Kukkarahalli Lake is a popular destination for both morning & evening walkers.
Jun 26, 2024 · Kukkarahalli Lake: There are common sense ways to save it. June 26, 2024. Sir, Thanks for arousing the interest of the citizens of Mysuru in conserving the Kukkarahalli Lake. The conservation of the Lake has sparked discussions and raised several important points.
Kukkarahalli Lake. 142 reviews. #18 of 98 things to do in Mysuru (Mysore) Bodies of Water. Write a review. What people are saying. By Sudipta Shaheen. “ Nice Lake ” Jun 2023. 2-3 crocodiles are there in the lake, so they stopped the boating few years back. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Full view. All photos (54)
The Kukkarahalli Lake surrounded by CFTRI, RIE, AIISH, Chandravana, and Mysore University is a vast expanse of green patch supporting varied life forms. Mysore University campus and the Lake supports 432 species of plants spread over 85 families (Rao & Razi, 1974).
Nestled in the heart of the heritage city of Mysore, Kukkarahalli Lake is a picturesque water body that has been a part of the city's fabric for centuries. Known for its tranquil surroundings and rich biodiversity, the lake has become an iconic destination for tourists and locals alike.
Kukkarahalli lake is located in the heart of the Mysore city. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, (1794–1868) of the Mysore Dynasty ( Kingdom of Mysore) was responsible for getting the lake created, in the year 1864, to provide water for irrigation to about 4000 ha (10,000 acres) of land outside the city. [1]
Jul 31, 2017 · These Mysureans have convinced the government as well as the public on how Kukkurahalli Lake can be restored without destroying its natural ecosystem, by giving more importance to biodiversity than theme parks and boating. Kukkurahalli Lake. Pic: Navya R.
