Agara Lake

Agara Lake is one of the rare natural lakes located on the Outer Ring Road, close to Koramangala and HSR Layout in Bangalore. Agara Lake is spread across an area of about 98 acres.







The lake was once a picturesque spot where several species of migratory birds could be seen nesting and breeding. Grey Pelican, Spot-bill Duck, Great Cormorant, Little Cormorant, Painted Stork, Pond Heron, Little Egret, Pariah Kite, Indian Darter, Brahminy Kite, Purple Heron, Ashy Wren-warbler, Cattle Egret, White-breasted Kingfisher, Night Heron, White Ibis, Purple Moorhen, Jungle Crow, Large Pied Wagtail, Black Drongo, Bronze Winged Jacana, Marsh Harrier, Blyth's Reed Warbler, Great Reed Warbler, Little Ringed Plover, Spotted Sandpiper, Purple-rumped Sunbird, Common Sandpiper, Pied Bushchat, White-breasted Waterhen and Median Egret are the migratory birds spotted here.





Due to the excessive water pollution and mismanagement of the lake maintenance, the once-attractive lake had turned into a dumping site for garbage and breeding ground of mosquitoes. But due to the conscious effort of the citizens of the area and the cooperative approach of the authorities, the lake is again set to regain its lost glory. Till a few decades ago the lake was used for the purpose of irrigation and to provide drinking water to the people residing in Agara and the surrounding villages. After restoration, it's a spot of fresh air and green space for anyone who loves the outdoors.

A huge catchment area surrounds the lake. The rain water from this catchment area keeps the lake brimming with water. The lake receives the water that overflows from the Madivala Lake through the Raja Kaluve. The excessive water of the Agara Lake overflows and reaches the Bellander Lake.

Agara Bus Route Timings

Distance from Agara Lake to Wipro, Doddakannelli, Sarjapur Main Road, Bengaluru is 5.0 km and takes around 10 min via NH7 and Sarjapur Main Road. Distance from Agara (Sarjapur Road) to Btm Layout Water Tank is 5 KM. Distance from Agara Lake to Whitefield, Bengaluru is 15.7 km and takes around 29 min via NH7 and Varthur Road. Distance from Agara Lake to Bangalore Central Jail, Bengaluru is 11.0 km and takes 21 min via NH7.

Distance from Agara Lake to East End, East End Main Road, Phase 3, Jayanagara 9th Block is 6.1 km and takes around 15 min via Outer Ring Road. Distance from Agara Lake to Kengeri is 34.3 km and takes around 42 min via NICE Ring Road. Distance from Mahadevapura to Agara Lake is 14.3 km and takes around 26 min via NH7.