The Kukkarahalli Lake is a lake that was created in 1864 under the leadership of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar (1794–1868) of the Mysore Dynasty. it is Located in Mysuru University Campus adjoining to Manasa Gangotri and Kalamandira (Ramayana) which is just 3 km from the main city of Mysore.
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Is kukkarahalli Lake open now?
You can visit the lake from 6 am to 6pm. There are no entry charges to visit Kukkarahalli Lake.
Which is the biggest lake in Mysore?
Largest lake in mysore city - Kukkarahalli Lake.
How long is Kukkarahalli lake?
1 5 kmKukkarahalli LakeSurface area62 ha (150 acres)Max. depth5 m (16 ft)Water volume2.53×106 m3 (89×106 cu ft)Shore length15 km (3.1 mi)12 more rows
How many lakes are there in Mysore?
Mysore, Karnataka, has major five lakes, some of which are under restoration with funds provided by the Asian Development Bank and government of Karnataka.
Which river flows in Mysore?
The city is located between two rivers: the Kaveri River that flows through the north of the city and the Kabini River, a tributary of the Kaveri, that lies to the south.
What holds water on one side of Kukkarahalli Lake?
The east–west bund holds water on one side. Sandy loam to clay loam form the dominant geological condition of the Lake. On the northern side another temporary bund hold back the direct flow of waste water into the lake. Panoramic view of Kukkarahalli Lake in Mysore.
Who created the lake in Mysore?
It provides lung-space to the city. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, (1794–1868) of the Mysore Dynasty ( Kingdom of Mysore) was responsible for getting the lake created, in the year 1864, to provide water for irrigation to about 4000 ha (10,000 acres) of land outside the city.
How far is Mysore City from Lake?
The Mysore City railway station is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from the Lake. at a road distance of 184.5 km (114.6 mi).
Overview
Lake restoration
During the year 2003–2004, with grants of about US$0.2 million (Rs 91 lakhs) provided by the Asian Development Bank, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (KUIDFC) in association with the University of Mysore under whose jurisdiction the Lake falls and citizens groups, carried out the restoration works of the lake. In order to effectively reduce the external loadin…
Access
The lake is located within the Mysore city limits. The Mysore City railway station is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from the Lake. at a road distance of 184.5 km (114.6 mi).
Hydrology
The lake drains a catchment area of more than 414 square kilometres (160 sq mi) and the water body spreads over 62 hectares (150 acres). Dewan Poornaiah feeder canal, 27 km (17 mi) long, which passes through Hinkal, Bogadi, Kudremala and Manasagangotri outfalls into the Lake. The Lake is ‘J’ shaped. The maximum depth of lake is reported to be 5 m (16 ft). The east–west bund …
Water quality
A detailed study of the physico-chemical and bio-chemical parameters of the lake waters carried out in the period 1981-2001 confirmed the deteriorating status of the lake necessitating action for restoration. There was a high percentage of chemicals but low percentage of total plankton (43%). The activity of chemicals lead to the liberation of extra quantity of cellular products which increased to 53.19%. Lake indicated high productivity of bio-chemical products; with death and …
Bird watching
The lake was once a big attraction to bird watchers. According to naturalists, about 176 species of birds (a large number of them migratory birds, including birds from Siberia) with 10,000 to 15,000 of them visited the lake during winter to roost. Organised bird watching expeditions around the lake used to be actively pursued by the Mysore Amateur Naturalists (MAN) Association. In recent year…
External links
• Mysore Nature|Kukkarahalli Lake
• Mysore Nature|Kukkarahalli Lake | Bird Checklist
• Mysore Nature|Kukkarahalli Lake | Butterfly Checklist
• Kukkarahalli Lake