In the southeastern part of Bangalore, there are several small lakes (some characterized as ‘swimming lakes’) that feature pleasant jogging paths around their perimeter. Saul Kere is adjacent to numerous corporate offices including Wipro, while the other lakes are just south in the Kasavanahalli and Haralur areas. Note: Kere=Lake
Saul Kere Lake Loop. Adjacent to Wipro offices, there’s a 2 km path around Saul Kere. There are some nice water views. The area around here is upscale and features a growing number of offices, restaurants, hotels, and shopping options.
Kaikondrahalli Lake Trail. Kaikondrahalli Lake is just across Sarjapur-Marathahalli Rd from Saul Kere Lake. There’s a pleasant, 2 km path around the lake, on a firm firm sand surface. Separate paths for cycling & jogging. There are nice water views, and a butterfly garden at the southern end.
Kaikondrahalli Lake. Flickr: Hari Ganapathy
Kasavanahalli Lake Loop. Located just south of Kaikondrahalli Lake. There’s a nice 2 km loop around Kasavanahalli Lake, with water views. Can combine with Kaikondrahalli Lake for a run of nearly 8 km
Combo Run. It’s possible to combine Kaikondrahalli Lake and Kasavanahalli Lake for a run of nearly 8 km. From Kaikondrahalli Lake, it’s 1.3 km, using Hosa Rd. and a connector path.
Lakedew Lake Pathway. This smaller lake is located in Haralur, just south of Kasavanahali Lake. The path around the lake is 1.6 km (1 mile).
Hosa Lake Loop. The furthest south of our lake loops in this area and a bit less developed. There’s a 2 km, sandy path around Hosa Lake.
In the southeastern part of Bangalore, there are several small lakes (some characterized as ‘swimming lakes’) that feature pleasant jogging paths around their perimeter. Saul Kere is adjacent to numerous corporate offices including Wipro, while the other lakes are just south in the Kasavanahalli and Haralur areas. Note: Kere=Lake
Saul Kere Lake Loop. Adjacent to Wipro offices, there’s a 2 km path around Saul Kere. There are some nice water views. The area around here is upscale and features a growing number of offices, restaurants, hotels, and shopping options.
Kaikondrahalli Lake Trail. Kaikondrahalli Lake is just across Sarjapur-Marathahalli Rd from Saul Kere Lake. There’s a pleasant, 2 km path around the lake, on a firm firm sand surface. Separate paths for cycling & jogging. There are nice water views, and a butterfly garden at the southern end.
Kaikondrahalli Lake. Flickr: Hari Ganapathy
Kasavanahalli Lake Loop. Located just south of Kaikondrahalli Lake. There’s a nice 2 km loop around Kasavanahalli Lake, with water views. Can combine with Kaikondrahalli Lake for a run of nearly 8 km
Combo Run. It’s possible to combine Kaikondrahalli Lake and Kasavanahalli Lake for a run of nearly 8 km. From Kaikondrahalli Lake, it’s 1.3 km, using Hosa Rd. and a connector path.
Lakedew Lake Pathway. This smaller lake is located in Haralur, just south of Kasavanahali Lake. The path around the lake is 1.6 km (1 mile).
Hosa Lake Loop. The furthest south of our lake loops in this area and a bit less developed. There’s a 2 km, sandy path around Hosa Lake.
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It's 2 km (1.3 miles) around each lake except Lakedew, which is 1.6 km.
At 300 acres, this wonderful green space is known as the 'Central Park' of Bangalore. A popular spot for running, with wide avenues, paths, and interesting sites. Can put together 5-7 km within the park. Bonus: closed to traffic before 8am and on Sundays.
Gorgeous botanical gardens in the southern part of Bangalore, easily reachable by metro. Lovely walking paths through the gardens, around a lake, and rocky surfaces for uphill runs. 5-6 km of paths. Free early mornings & evenings.
A pleasant, park-like spot, popular spot for running owing to the path around the lake. There is a dedicated path on the western side of the lake for about 1.5 km. One can go around the whole lake, 3 km, with a couple of sections on the road.
This former drinking supply for Bangalore has in recent years been turned into a pleasant park with walking paths. There is a dedicated walkway that covers 1.6 km (1 mile), but not the entire circumference of the lake.
One of the nicer green spaces in northern Bangalore for running. There are numerous paths, including a marked jogging circuit of 1.9 km (1.2 miles). The pleasantly landscaped park includes a rocks park, musical path, and a small lake.
The University of Agricultural Sciences campus is very pleasant for running, with paths winding through botanical gardens and numerous other growing areas. Tree-lined roads are relatively quiet for running, too.
The campus of Bangalore University has pleasant grounds that make for decent running. Within the campus, one can put together non-overlapping route of 2-3 km. It's quite green, with good public transport access.
One of the best opportunities for a longer off-road run in the Bangalore area. The dirt path in the woods is lined with bamboo and other trees. It is possible to run for up to 12 km one-way. Location of a popular ultra race in Bangalore.
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It's 2 km (1.3 miles) around each lake except Lakedew, which is 1.6 km.
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