Ulsoor Lake
ಹಲಸೂರು ಕೆರೆ
A large artificial lake east of the city centre, dotted with small islands, where you can go boating or take an evening walk around the shore.
The lake was built during the reign of Kempegowda II and covers about 50 hectares. It contains several small islands and has walking paths, a boat landing, and remnants of one of Kempegowda's watchtowers along its shore. Nearby is the Halasuru Someshwara Temple, one of the city's oldest temples. The lake is good for an evening stroll, and a boat ride takes about half an hour. It is about 2 km from MG Road and can be reached on foot from Trinity metro station. Water quality can be poor in some seasons, so watch out for mosquitoes.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Commercial Street
- MG Road & Brigade Road
- St. Mary's Basilica
- Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
- Cubbon Park
- Vidhana Soudha
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium