Location
Ulsoor lake is centrally located. It is spread over an area of 1.5 sq km. The lake in its early years was known as "Halsur" or "Alasur".
The lake dates back to the time of Kempe Gowda I and II. There are 2 springs which exists at the bottom of the lake. These springs are now covered with heavy silt.
The then Commissioner of Bangalore Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring constructed the lake. The lake is a famous tourist spot. It is not fit for swimming. But one can go for boating in the lake.
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