Doddagubbi Lake — Attraction in Karnataka

Doddagubbi seems to be a little known but beautiful lake. Seems to be an old lake, an inscription stone at the end of lake bund mentions 1891. The lake bund is pretty long and is accessible from either side. The place is very scenic and green. Water quality also looks pretty good. Birds, butterflies and Dragonflies are common here. Baya weaver has nests around the lake and is easy to spot. Other birds like Brahminy Kites, Black Kites and Cormorants can also be spotted. Noteworthy is 2 large very old Tamarind trees(hope the heavy machines used for renovation doesn't harm these trees) Hardly anyone in the lake except some grazing cows, Recommend to visit for sunsets...

I went looking for a trail to take my dog for a long walk and stumbled upon this place. While it’s technically supposed to be a loop trail, one side is fully blocked with cut down trees. So start from the right, you’ll walk along the lake and then proceed all the way into a small forest section where my dog had some good off leash fun and went swimming. Come back the same way

Some parts of the trail and the lake unfortunately is littered with beer bottles and plastic and while this is supposed to be a planned development area, work seems to have stopped and there is no maintenance.

Great for sunrise/sunset picnics but watch out for snakes and...

Doddagubbi Lake is a wonderful spot for morning and evening walks. However, for safety reasons, it is advisable not to visit alone, especially for women and children as the area is usually less crowded. To ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, please avoid bringing dogs, as it may cause inconvenience to fellow visitors. Kindly avoid disposing of plastic in this area, let’s do our part to keep this beautiful place clean. A big thanks to those who have done a great job in protecting and maintaining this lake in a neat and...