Sarakki lake, Bangalore

#130 among attractions in Bangalore

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Sarakki lake, also known as Jaraganahalli lake, is a lake in the southern part of Bangalore, India, in the suburb of the J. P. Nagar. It is one of the largest lakes in Bangalore and located on Puttenahalli main road. Sarakki is a portmanteau of the native Kannada language words, Saavira Hakki, which translates to "a thousand birds". ()

Elevation: 2953 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°53'54"N, 77°34'40"E

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Sarakki lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ranga Shankara, Jaraganahalli Lake, Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple, Doddakallasandra Lake.

1.1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Ranga Shankara, Bangalore
29 min walk • Ranga Shankara is one of Bangalore's well known theatres. It is located in the south Bangalore area of J.P Nagar and is run by the Sanket Trust. The auditorium, which opened in 2004, was envisioned by Arundathi Nag, in remembrance of her late husband, Shankar Nag, who was a renowned actor in the Kannada film industry.
0.4 miNW
Lake
Jaraganahalli Lake, Bangalore
11 min walk • Jaraganahalli Lake also called as Yelachenahalli Lake is a lake in the southern part of Bengaluru, India, located on the Kanakapura Road near JP Nagar metro station on the borders of Jaraganahalli and Yelachanahalli Village. The lake is believed to be originally spreads across 6acres as mentioned in the survey maps.
1.5 miNE
Temple
Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple, Bangalore
39 min walk • The Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, spread across 5 acres also having a hillock in Jayanagar 9th Block suburb of Bangalore,Karnataka, India. The temple also houses a Shivalinga along with Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman shrine in the same precinct. The temple is on a hillock.
1.6 miSW
Lake
Doddakallasandra Lake, Bangalore
40 min walk • Doddakallasandra Lake is a lake in Bangalore, India. It is spread over 21 acres.
1.4 miNE
Memorial
Jayaprakash Nagar, Bangalore
36 min walk • Jayaprakash Nagar, officially Jayaprakash Nagara, is an established posh upmarket residential area located in the south of the Bangalore conurbation, India named after prominent Indian leader Jayaprakash Narayan.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Puttenahalli Lake, Bangalore
21 min walk • Puttenahalli lake is a small, restored freshwater lake located in JP Nagar 7th Phase, South Bangalore. The area of the lake is about 13 acres. The primary water sources are rain and surface water diverted to the lake through channels. The lake is currently maintained by Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore
30 min walk • Located in South Bangalore, Kumaraswamy Layout is a sub locality in Banashankari.
~1020 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Yelachenahalli, Bangalore
5 min walk • Yelachenahalli is a municipal area on Kanakpura Road, Bangalore, but has fast developed into a hub of development with malls and high rise buildings. Over the last few years, this area has transformed itself into an extension to the IT city. It is very near to JP Nagara, approx 10 km from MG Road, 15 km from Electronic city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sarakki lake?

Nearby attractions include Yelachenahalli, Bangalore (5 min walk), Jaraganahalli Lake, Bangalore (11 min walk), Puttenahalli Lake, Bangalore (21 min walk).

How to get to Sarakki lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sarakki lake:

Bus

Jaraganahalli Cross • Lines: As1 (10 min walk)
Yelachenahalli • Lines: As1 (12 min walk)

Metro

Yelachenahalli • Lines: Green (14 min walk)
J P Nagar • Lines: Green (19 min walk)