Karanji Kere, Mysore

Name: Karanji Kere
Address: Mysore, India

#11 among attractions in Mysore

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Karanji 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 Zoo gets a revenue of an average of Rs. 50000 per day from ticket sales to enthusiasts who visit this lake. ()

Elevation: 2448 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°18'10"N, 76°40'25"E

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Karanji Kere – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mysore Zoo, Mall of Mysore, Sand Sculpture Museum, St. Philomena's Cathedral.

0.4 miW
Expansive place with exotic animals
Mysore Zoo, Mysore
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Mysore, India, the Mysore Zoo, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to wildlife conservation and education. Founded in 1892 by the royal family, notably by Maharaja...
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Mysore, Mysore
19 min walk • Mall of Mysore is a shopping mall which is one of the largest and the first of its kind in the Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is located next to the Mysore Race Course with the Chamundi hills as a backdrop.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Sand Sculpture Museum, Mysore
20 min walk • Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum is the first sand sculpture museum in India, located in Mysore, Karnataka. It was inaugurated in 2014, with 150 sand sculptures on display, on a one-acre land at the base of Chamundi Hills.
1.6 miNW
Imposing cathedral in Neo-Gothic style
St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore
42 min walk • St. Philomena’s Cathedral is a Catholic church that is the cathedral of the Diocese of Mysore, India. The full name is the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena. It is also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral.
1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Forum Centre City Mall, Mysore
31 min walk • Forum Centre City Mall is a shopping mall located in the South Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is the largest in Mysuru. The mall is owned and operated by Bengaluru-based real estate giant Prestige Group and is located in the Nazarbad area of Mysore.
~1040 ftN
Museum, History museum
Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore, Mysore
6 min walk • The Regional Museum of Natural History at Mysore, is a museum in India with exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the southern region of India.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore
21 min walk • Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts is a visual art school in Mysore, in the state of Karnataka in India. The academy is affiliated to the University of Mysore and offers courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, graphics, applied arts, photography and photo-journalism and art history.
~180 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mysore City lakes, Mysore
1 min walk • Mysore, Karnataka, has major five lakes, some of which are under restoration with funds provided by the Asian Development Bank and government of Karnataka.
1.2 miNW
Church
St. Bartholomew's Church, Mysore
31 min walk • St. Bartholomew's Church is an Anglican church, built by the Madras Government for the East India Company troops stationed in Kingdom of Mysore and is located in Lashkar Mohalla, on the Nilgiri Road, near the noisy Mysore sub-urban bus stand in Mysore City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karanji Kere?

Nearby attractions include Mysore City lakes, Mysore (1 min walk), Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore, Mysore (6 min walk), Mysore Zoo, Mysore (11 min walk), Sand Sculpture Museum, Mysore (20 min walk).

How to get to Karanji Kere by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karanji Kere:

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KSRTC Bus Stand (30 min walk)
KSRTC Bus Station (32 min walk)