Karanji Lake

Karanji Lake is a 90-acre urban lake and nature park located at the foothills of Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, Karnataka, adjacent to the Mysuru Zoo. Managed by the Mysore Zoo Authority, it features a large water body, India's largest walk-through aviary, a butterfly park and boating facilities. Known for birdwatching, nature walks and family recreation, it is a prominent eco-tourism destination within the city.

Visitors can expect a large lake surrounded by a landscaped nature park with walking paths, shaded seating and viewing areas. The site includes a walk-through aviary housing various bird species, a butterfly park, and a boating area on the lake. The environment is calm and green, suitable for birdwatching, photography, leisurely walks and family outings. Interpretive displays and well-maintained gardens are present throughout the park.

Karanji Lake, also known as Karanji Kere, is a historic percolation tank in Mysuru traditionally linked to the Wadiyars of Mysore. Originally built to serve as a water source, it was later restored and developed by the Mysore Zoo Authority into a conservation and eco-tourism park while retaining its function as an urban water body.

The lake is valued as an important urban ecological and recreational space in Mysuru, contributing to the city's heritage of lakes and gardens and serving as a centre for nature education and conservation awareness.