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.
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Typelake
Nearest baseDoddaballapura
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Gundamagere Lake is a scenic tank near Doddaballapura.
It is a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside.
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.
Weather in Gundamagere LakeSeasonal guide
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Today at Gundamagere Lake
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 47%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- An open tank — take care near the unrailed edges.
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Top experiences around Doddaballapura
2 more places around Doddaballapura, each worth a day of its own.
viewpointHullukudi Betta
12.9 km · ~22 min by cab
A scenic hill near Sakkaregollahalli in Doddaballapura taluk, climbed for its rock outcrops and wide views — a lesser-known trek in the northern belt.
templeShanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
23.3 km · ~39 min by cab
A regional Shani (Saturn) temple at Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk, drawing devotees on Saturdays for Shani pooja.
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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
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Gundamagere Lake is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Gundamagere Lake
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Gundamagere Lake
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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.
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
Photographs: Shreekanth Ramasamy, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0). Wikimedia Commons.