Overview

Karanji Lake (also known as Fountain Lake) is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a walk-through aviary. This aviary is the biggest ‘walk-through aviary’ in India. There is also a museum, the Regional Museum of Natural History which is located on the banks of this lake. The total area of Karanji lake is 90 hectares. While waterspread area is about 55 hectares, the foreshore area measures about 35 hectares. Karanji lake is owned by the Mysore Zoo Authority. Mysore History Karanji Lake was one of the favourite haunts of migratory birds like herons and egrets.

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  Opening Timings Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays) Entry Fee: Around INR 10-50 (depending on age and activities such as boating)