Madiwala Lake

Madiwala lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore and it spread over an area of 270 acres. it built by the Cholas in a day, water in the lake was fit for drinking till the early 1990s. But now it has become unfit for drinking due to waste and sewage entering the waterbody. And this lake is Situated in the BTM layout. This lake regularly becomes polluted. It is home to many traveling birds. The lake maintained by the Administration Of The Karnataka State Forest Department. There is also a children's park and parking, making it the ideal place for a picnic. In this Madiwala lake, you see a huge number of spot-billed pelican migration in the winter. Their main food is fish. And there is a boating facility(peddling boats are available) in the evenings. There are benches and chairs to sit and relax. It is a good place to relax and have a good time in this lake.

To arrive at this Lake it is exceptionally simple. After crossing the Silk board towards Jayadeva side you locate the First sign (i.e AXA Building). There you have to take a left to arrive at this lake.