What to expect
Highlights
- The quiet tank and birdlife.
- The countryside setting.
- The picnic and photography.
Gundamagere Lake
A scenic tank near Doddaballapura, a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside. This lake guide is organized from Doddaballapura in Bengaluru Rural district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Gundamagere Lake.
Practical guide
Plan Gundamagere Lake
Typelake
Nearest baseDoddaballapura
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseDoddaballapura
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Place typelake
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
A scenic tank near Doddaballapura, a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside. This lake guide is organized from Doddaballapura in Bengaluru Rural district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Gundamagere Lake.
Gundamagere Lake is a scenic tank near Doddaballapura.
It is a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside.
Visiting
Gundamagere Lake — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Gundamagere Lake
Near Doddaballapura, north of Bengaluru; by road, best with your own vehicle
An open tank with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Doddaballapura, north of Bengaluru; by road, best with your own vehicle.
- An open tank with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru35 km
- Devanahalli5 km
- Doddaballapura30 km
- Tumakuru50 km
- Kolar55 km
Road km to Bengaluru Rural; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds.
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Visitor notes
- An open tank — take care near the unrailed edges.
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Gundamagere Lake — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Gundamagere Lake?
October to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds.
What are the entry fee and timings at Gundamagere Lake?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Gundamagere Lake?
Near Doddaballapura, north of Bengaluru; by road, best with your own vehicle. An open tank with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
How much time do I need for Gundamagere Lake?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Gundamagere Lake?
Nearby you can pair Ghati Subramanya Temple (4.8 km), Makalidurga (9.4 km), Hullukudi Betta (12.9 km), Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure (23.3 km).
Image credits
- Gundamagere Lake:Shreekanth Ramasamy, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC0