Besides Pubs, Discos, IT and Parks, Bangalore is famous for one more thing - Lakes. Of the many that existed a century ago in this city, only a few remain today. And one of them is the Sankey Tank. Located near the Vyali Kaval Circle, Sadashivanagar, this is one of the State Government protected lakes.Both tourists and residents of Bangalore, especially people from the sorrounding localities of Malleshwaram, Sadashivanagar, and Vyali Kaval, find this a serene and scenic place to visit. One of the major attraction here is the boating facility available. The different type of boats available here are - Row Boats, Pedal Boats and Motor Boats - one can hire a boat and go to the mini-forest, located on island, in the middle of the lake. One can spend a whole day on this island and very often, picnickers are found doing just that.

While the gardens sorrounding the tank are under the direct purview of the Horticulture Department, the Lake itself is being taken care of by the Department of Tourism, Karnataka. Following the death of many of Bangalore's beautiful lakes, stringent measures have been taken to prevent dumping of garbage and other non-biodegradable waste. Security personnel have been appointed to check littering in and around this area. Fishing is also strictly prohibited in the Lake. The main pollutant, the personnel there say, happens during the Ganesha Festival when idols of Ganesha are immersed in the water. The Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore is also taking keen initiative in increasing public awareness about the repercussions of polluting the lake through hoardings and other mediums which carry meaningful messages.

There is also a swimming centre within the lake which is open from 6 am to 5 pm on all days except on Friday, which is the weekly holiday.So what are you waiting for - plan your next picnic to Sankey Tank!

The lake bed covers an area of around 15 hectares. At its widest, Sankey Tank has a diameter of around 800 meters.

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