There are many lakes around Bangalore that make for interesting and quick getaways, especially for nature lovers.
The city of Bangalore and its surrounding areas are home to several lakes. If you are looking to visit some offbeat ones around the city, this is your guide.
Kanva Reservoir Located 60 kilometres from Bangalore in the Ramanagara district, Kanva Reservoir is an artificial lake that was formed when a dam was built across the Kanva River for an irrigation project in 1946.
Nelligudde Kere An offbeat lake that has a serene and tranquil environment, the Nelligudde Kere (meaning ‘wonder lake’ in Kannada) is surrounded with paddy fields and is in a quaint rural location about 30 kilometres from Bangalore in Bidadi.
Manchanabele Dam Located about 45 kilometres from Bangalore, Manchanabele Dam is a scenic reservoir built on the Arkavathi River in Ramanagara district. While the dam cannot be visited, you can see the view of the same from the top, and the surroundings are scenic.
Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated Aug 16-Aug 22, 2025 here:
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