Karanji Lake

Karanji Lake was built by the King of Mysore about 100 years back is a picturesque lake located at the footsteps of Chamundi Hills and behind Mysore Zoo. Karanji means ‘fountain’ in Kannada. Spread over an area of 90 acres, it is regarded as one of the biggest lakes in Karnataka. Karanji Lake is home to more than 90 species of resident and migratory birds. It also supports several species of butterflies, small mammals and is a good example of wetland ecosystem. The lake attracts painted storks, pelicans and darters and a host of other winged beauties. The Karanji Lake includes a walk through aviary for chirping birds, generating cheerfulness among visitors. This aviary is constructed on the banks of the lake has a length of 60mts, width of 40mts and 20mts height making it India’s biggest walk-through aviary.

Timing: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Entrance fee: Adults Rs. 20/- , Children’s Rs. 10/-

Booting: Rs. 25/-