Ulsoor Lake
Located at the Northeastern fringes of the city on M.G. Road, this enchanting lake is an ideal place for boating and shopping. There is a boat club where you can hire boats for yourself and make a stop at some of the small islands dotting the lake.
This lake is one of the main attractions of the holiday goers in the city. With a radius of about 3-Km, this lake is ideal for rowing around in a boat or to sprawl on the green grass that surrounds the lake.
People could also sit and relax on the small islands that are on the lake. A Ganesha festival is also celebrated at the lake during the month of Aug-Sept. A gurudwara that is the largest Sikh shrine in the city, stands adjoining the lake and is a good place to visit. The lake is surrounded with many buildings that were once part of British army. There is a public swimming pool welcoming tourist to take a dip. Pool opens daily from 9:00am to 06:00pm and remains closed on Wednesdays.
Sankey Lake
Sankey Lake is a 500-year-old perennial water body that lies in the northern part of Bangalore. It harbors a rich biodiversity that includes birds, fishes, aquatic plants and microbes. The presence of a biotically diverse and beautiful botanical garden and a forest nursery adjacent to the lake increases the ecological value.
There are boating facilities and a road running on two sides are ideal for joggers and early morning walkers as they can enjoy the cool breeze and fresh air. Many migratory birds visit this lake during winter every year making it a good place for bird watching. You can do a lot of activities when you visit this lake. The beautiful botanical garden, forest nursery and the park are the added features.