- From city centre
- ~11 km · 30–60 min
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Best hours
- Dawn to 9 am
- Entry
- Confirm at gate
- Habitat
- Lake
- Birds listed
- 8
How to get there
Off Sarjapur Road near Kaikondrahalli and Haralur Road junctions, behind the Wipro campus side. A walkway runs around the fenced lake.
Best time to visit
Best: November to February. Time of day: Dawn to 9 am.
Entry fee & timings
As reported at the review date (2026-11-04). Confirm at the gate: fees and timings change.
Birds you can spot
8 birds listed. Tap a bird to add it to your life list (saved in this browser only).
Regularly reported, not guaranteed. See recent sightings on eBird
About Kaikondrahalli Lake
A restored lake turned into a small nature park with a walkway. Studies and local birders have listed around 70 species over time, with fewer on a typical morning. The western and northern edges usually have the most activity.
History
A neglected tank that was fenced and rejuvenated in the 2010s with a nature-park walkway, after local residents and the city worked on it. It is one of several Sarjapur Road lakes that have been restored.
Flora
Reed edges, planted native trees and shade trees along the walkway.
Fauna
Fish, turtles, dragonflies and butterflies.
Nearby places
Tips
- Go early; bird numbers have been reported to fall during busy hours.
- The entry area can be smelly; the western and northern edges are better.
- Street lights nearby disturb roosting, so dawn visits suit the birds too.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kaikondrahalli Lake for birds?
November to February. Dawn to 9 am.
What is the entry fee for Kaikondrahalli Lake?
No ticket reported. One visitor review says it stays open through the day, but that is unofficial; confirm locally. Timings: Reported open through the day; confirm locally.
Which birds can I see at Kaikondrahalli Lake?
Regularly reported birds include Little grebe, Indian pond heron, Purple swamphen, White-breasted waterhen, Common moorhen, Little cormorant, Blyth's reed warbler, Common sandpiper. Sightings change with season and water levels.
How do I get to Kaikondrahalli Lake?
Off Sarjapur Road near Kaikondrahalli and Haralur Road junctions, behind the Wipro campus side. A walkway runs around the fenced lake. It is about 11 km from central Bengaluru (30–60 min depending on traffic).
More birding spots
Reviewed 2026-11-04. Species lists, fees and timings are as reported and can change; confirm before you go.