One of the oldest neighborhoods in Bangalore City ,
Ulsoor is famous for its man made lake known as Ulsoor Lake .
Before we know more about the lake let us know a bit about the neighborhood and
how it and the lake came into existence.
Ulsoor is an anglicized name of
Halasuru or Halasina Hannu meaning orchard of jackfruits. The place during the
British reign was famous for its jackfruit yard which gave it its name. The Ulsoor Lake
is one of the largest man made lakes in Bangalore
and is the only lake left that was constructed by Kempe Gowda.
Located in the eastern center of the
city, the Ulsoor Lake is one of the finest tourist
locations of the city. More than the tourists it is the locals who make the
best use of this beautiful place. An ideal destination for office going people
to relax and relieve them of the tension, the Ulsoor Lake
has all the ingredients for a perfectly calm and tranquil evening.
The lake is beautifully constructed
and is extremely pleasant to the eye. A person visiting this place has various
options such as rowing across its surface, relaxing on the grassy banks and
visiting one of the many small islands that are placed within the lake. The
lake is one of the best scenic destinations in the country which is evident
from the fact that a lot of movies are shot here. The best time that one could
visit this lake during the evenings where one can witness the sunset over the
lake. The beauty of this moment in the lake is better seen than told about. It
is recommended that this particular aspect of the lake should not be missed.
The lake authorities offer boat rides
to all those who are keen about it. The boating club located in the place help
people traverse the various islands in the lake. One can choose from a variety
of boats available starting from rowing boats to motor boats. The rowing boats
are a bit more exclusive and allow one to have a lazy time around the lake. The
motor boats are faster and suits people who want visit the place for a stop gap
pass time and want all the responsibilities off their hands.
The lake is accessible the entire year
and one can visit the lake almost anytime of the year. The rainy season should
preferably be avoided. But it is during the months of August and September that
one will be able to witness a Ganesh festival that takes place near the lake. For
religious people there is another gurudwara that is present nearby. This shrine
is considered the biggest Sikh shrine in the entire country making it a
prestigious landmark beside the lake. It is highly recommended that one visits
this shrine without fail.
The British Military building next to
the lake is also of historical significance as it remains the only few
buildings of the neighborhood built during the British reign. Tourists can find
a lot of comfortable accommodation options around the neighborhood and the fact
that this is close to the shopping center of the city M.G. Road makes it the most suitable
place to find a hotel.
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