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Yediur Lake
Here is another lake of Bangalore, distinguished by the
sculpture of a girl by artist John Devaraj, set right
in the middle of the lake. The surroundings look nice
but to tell the truth, this lake is sadly neglected.
Sankey Tank
Boating on a weekend can be fun and the Sankey Tank
offers you just the setting you need. The Mayura Sankey
Boat Club is maintained by the KSTDC. It is open from
10 am to 6 pm and has no holidays. The boating facilities
provided are - row boats, pedal boats and motor boats.
A Swim Centre is housed within the boundaries of the
Sankey Tank. The centre is open from 6 am to 5 pm on
all days except on Friday, which is the weekly holiday.
It is closed between 10 am and 12 noon every day. There
is a separate batch for ladies from 3:30 pm to 4:30
pm. The entry is Rs 10/- for adults and Rs 5/- for children.
Address:
K. C. Reddy Swim Centre, Sadashivnagar, Near Bhasyam
Circle, Bangalore, Phone: 2334 9558.
Ulsoor lake
A picturesque lake with several tree-shaded islands
in it, is an ideal picnic spot. You can go boating or
go for a swim in the nearby swimming pool that is part
of the recreational complex near the lake. You can also
go to the nearby Gurdhwar, the largest Sikh shrine in
Bangalore.
This lake is centrally located, over a space of 1.5
sq. km. It was originally known as "Halsur"
or "Alasur".It then extended over an area
of 125 acres.It is a major tourist attraction with a
boat club. You can enjoy a boat-ride which includes
stops at some of the tiny islands that dot the lake.
The boating is organised by the KSTDC. Pedal and row-boats
can be hired for Rs 120/- per hour. Boating is open
on all days including Sundays and government holidays
between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. Attached to the lake is
a park with a lot of shade and greenery, which is frequented
by children and others.
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