Sankey tank, Bangalore

Name: Sankey tank
Address: Bangalore, India

#92 among attractions in Bangalore

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Sankey tank, a manmade lake or tank, is situated in the western part of Bangalore in the middle of the suburbs of Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval and Sadashivanagar. The lake covers an area of about 15 ha. At its widest, the tank has a width of 800 m ()

Maximum depth: 30 ftElevation: 3091 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 13°0'36"N, 77°34'12"E

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KodandaramapuraBangalore India

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Sankey tank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mantri Square, Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Yelahanka Gate Anjaneya Temple, Kadu Malleshwara Temple.

1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mantri Square, Bangalore
32 min walk • Mantri Square is a bustling shopping centre located in Malleswaram, a well-known neighborhood of Bangalore, India. This expansive retail complex, sprawling over an impressive 1.7 million square feet, stands as one of the largest shopping destinations in the city and is...
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore
12 min walk • Chowdiah Memorial Hall is a cultural centre in Bangalore which provides a home for musical and theatrical performances as well as competitions. Located in Malleswaram, it was built as a tribute to Tirumakudalu Chowdiah. It is administered by Academy of Music, an independent registered body, founded in 1961.
1.2 miS
Temple
Yelahanka Gate Anjaneya Temple, Bangalore
32 min walk • Yelahanka Gate Anjaneya Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Anjaneya in Avenue Road, Bangalore, India. The temple was built by Kempegowda the founder of Bangalore. The temple was named after the Yelahanka gate of the Bangalore Fort where it was built.
~1890 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Kadu Malleshwara Temple, Bangalore
10 min walk • The Kadu Malleshwara Temple Kannada: ಕಾಡು ಮಲ್ಲೇಶ್ವರ is a 17th-century A.D. Hindu temple dedicated to the Shiva located in the Malleshwara locality of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
0.4 miSE
Temple, Novelty architecture
Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra, Bangalore
11 min walk • Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra is a small temple located in front of the Gangamma temple and diagonally opposite to the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleswaram layout in the north-western area of Bangalore city, Karnataka, India.
0.4 miS
Temple
Sri Gangamma Devi Temple, Bangalore
10 min walk • Sri Gangamma Devi Temple is located near the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleshwara layout, in the north-western area of Bangalore city. The main deity of the temple is Gangamma or the Goddess Ganga, who is also considered to have manifested on Earth as the River Ganga and an incarnation of Shakti.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Sadashivanagar, Bangalore
19 min walk • Sadashivanagar is an upscale residential neighborhood in Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka. The neighborhood houses plush homes and mansions of Bangalore's famous celebrities and industrialists.
0.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
17 min walk • The Indian Institute of Science is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in Bengaluru, in the Indian state of Karnataka.
0.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Vyalikaval, Bangalore
14 min walk • Vyalikaval is a locality in Bangalore City. It is surrounded by Palace Orchards, Guttahalli, Kodandarampura, Palace Guttahalli, and Sankey road cross localities. Malleshwaram railway station is 2 km from Vyalikaval. It is 30 km from Bangalore International Airport. It is connected by BMTC.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Palace Guttahalli, Bangalore
27 min walk • Palace Guttahalli is one of the oldest districts of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Palace Guttahalli, located in the north-west of Bangalore, and derives its name from the famous Bangalore Palace as it is situated right next to it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankey tank?

Nearby attractions include Kadu Malleshwara Temple, Bangalore (10 min walk), Sri Gangamma Devi Temple, Bangalore (10 min walk), Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra, Bangalore (11 min walk), Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore (12 min walk).

How to get to Sankey tank by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankey tank:

Bus

Malleshwaram 18th Cross • Lines: 1, 100, 238F, 276, 92E (3 min walk)
Malleshwaram 18th Cross Bus Stand (3 min walk)

Train

Malleswaram (20 min walk)

Metro

Srirampura • Lines: Green (27 min walk)
Sandal Soap Factory • Lines: Green (29 min walk)