Manipal Lake

Manipal Lake is a freshwater urban lake located in Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka, adjacent to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education campus. Rejuvenated and developed as a recreational and ecological space, it features a walking track, boating facilities and landscaped surroundings. The lake serves as a popular leisure spot for students and residents, offering birdwatching and sunset views. It is maintained as a public open space with easy access from Manipal town centre.

Visitors can expect a calm urban lake surrounded by a paved walking and jogging track, landscaped banks with seating areas, and a small boating jetty offering pedal and row boating. The setting is open with scattered trees, views of the water and migratory birds in season. Areas to explore include the perimeter walkway, viewing points and boating area. The atmosphere is primarily recreational and fitness-oriented, popular in mornings and evenings.

The lake was rejuvenated and beautified in the 2010s through joint efforts of the Udupi district administration and Manipal Academy of Higher Education to restore water storage capacity, improve ecology and develop it as a public recreational space.

Serves as a key community leisure, fitness and social gathering space for Manipal's large student population and local residents, functioning as an everyday recreational landmark of the university town.