SANKEY TANK

The Sankey Tank, located near the Vyalikaval Circle in Sadashivanagar , is a serene and scenic spot to visit.

Believed to have been constructed in the year 1914 by a person called Sankey , the lake is no an area of 55 acres and has an average depth of 30 History has it that the water of the lake was used the Mysore Maharajas, who resided at the Bangalore Palace situated near the lake.

Boating on a weekend can be fun and the Sankey Tank offers you just the setting you need.. It is open from 10 am to 6 pm and has no holidays. The boating facilities provided are - row boats, pedal boats and motor boats. A Swim Centre is housed within the boundaries of the Sankey Tank. The centre is open from 6 am to 5 pm on all days except on Friday, which is the weekly holiday. It is closed between 10 am and 12 noon every day. There is a separate batch for ladies from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The entry is Rs 10/- for adults and Rs 5/- for children