Kukkarahalli Lake — also known as Kukkarahalli Kere — is a historic urban lake in Mysuru, Karnataka. Surrounded by trees and the green landscape of the University of Mysore's Manasagangotri campus, it is a familiar place for walkers, nature lovers, birdwatchers and photographers.
Discover the lake • Observe its wildlife • Walk quietly • Respect nature
Kukkarahalli Lake is a man-made lake with a history reaching back to the 19th century. It was created in 1864, during the reign of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, and was historically associated with water management and irrigation around Mysuru.
Built during the reign of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
Roughly 150 acres of open water and lake margins
Listed among Karnataka's IBAs by BirdLife International
Adjacent to the University of Mysore's main campus
Kukkarahalli belongs to Mysuru — and to the wildlife that depends on it. Visit quietly, observe carefully, keep it clean, and leave the natural environment undisturbed.
