Karanji Lake
ಕಾರಂಜಿ ಕೆರೆ
A city lake at the foot of Chamundi Hill, with what is said to be India's largest walk-in aviary, a butterfly park and boat rides.
Karanji Lake is maintained by the zoo authority and sits at the foot of Chamundi Hill, on the east side of the zoo. A walking path of about 1.5 km circles the lake. Islands in the lake are home to pelicans, herons and other waterbirds. The walk-in aviary is said to be the largest in India, and there is also a butterfly park and a regional nature museum. Pedal boats are available. Open roughly 08:30–17:30, closed on Tuesdays. Entry costs a few tens of rupees. It can easily be visited on the same day as the zoo.
Opening hours
08:30–17:30; closed Tue
Nearby sights
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Lalitha Mahal Palace
- Devaraja Market
- Nandi Statue, Chamundi Hill
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- St. Philomena's Cathedral