Ulsoor Lake

Ulsoor lake is one of the largest lakes in Bangalore, Ulsoor lake spread over an area of 50 hectares. And it was built by Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring, who was Bangalore’s Commissioner at that time. Ulsoor lake is frequented by nature lovers alike. And this lake is also an important venue for the celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi, during august and September every year. One of the foremost common activities in Ulsoor lake is water travel, which is a fantastic way to understand the landscape and reveal the charm of this destination.

The lake has a radius of about 3 kilometers which makes it the perfect destination to go on a little boating adventure. You can either take a pedal or dinghy to travel on An excursion round the waters of Ulsoor lake. And you can go for your morning or evening walk on the track encircling the lake.

Ulsoor Lake has a fascinating authentic legend related to its name. It is accepted that the territory where the present-day lake is arranged was once shrouded in a brush of woodlands. One fine day, Kempe Gowda, a leader of the Vijayanagar Empire, was going through the spot and was rendered depleted. He chose to take cover under a tree, which ended up being a similar tree under which Mandava Rishi revered God Someswara. The Lord appeared to him in fantasy and enlightened him concerning a shrouded fortune. At the point when Kempe Gowda woke up from his sleep, he uncovered the fortune and utilizing the riched he constructed the Someswara Pagoda. Ulsoor Lake was made by him all the while.

One of the foremost colorful celebrations command at the Ulsoor lake is that of Ganesha Chaturthi, which generally occurs in the months of August or September. Music, dance and traditional practices are observed this day with tourists thronging the premises in large numbers. Idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed within the waters of the lake, with a promise that the Lord shall come back to bless them consecutive year still.