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sankey tank

Bengaluru , India
Wishlist
Botanical garden and park
Category
Garden
duration
Duration
1 - 2 Hours
M-Ticket
M-Ticket
Accepted
donations
Accepts
Donations
bird-spotting
Birding
Available
parking
Parking
Available
Water
Water
Available
Disability
Disability
Friendly
Couple
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Baby
Friendly
restroom
Restroom
Available
Lounge
Lounge
Available
Play Area
Play Area
Available
Lake
Lake
Available
MedKit
MedKit
Available
security
Security
Available
dustbin
Dustbin
Available
Entry Free
Entry
FREE
MobileCam
MobileCam
FREE
Camera
Camera
FREE
VideoCam
VideoCam
FREE

Overview

Sankey Tank is a man-made lake or tank which is near the western part of Bangalore in the middle of suburbs of Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval, and Sadashivanagara. is best suited for Morning Walk, jogging, yoga etc This lake covers an area of about 37 acres. It has a maximum depth of up to 30 feet and surface elevation of up to 3050 feet.  Sankey Tank is named after its constructor Col. Richard Hieram Sankey of the Madras Sappers Regiment in 1882 to meet the water supply demands of Bangalore. The tank was also known as GandhadhaKotikere , as the sandalwood depot used to be located near the lake. It was linked to the Miller's tank and Dharmambhudhi tank and was built as safeguard against water shortages , such as that experienced in the great famine of 1875-77.

There is yoga center, gym badminton courts etc. also have exclusive children park for children's. The toilet facilities are very good. there are benches available to sit. Well managed gardens add more attractions to visit the park. The Sankey Walkers association is doing tremendously good work to keep the park to a high standard. 

Things to carry


ID Card
ID Card
Camera
Camera
Suitable for All
Selfiestick
Suitable for All
Sunglasses
Suitable for All
Cap
Camping
MedKit
Suitable for All
Medicine
Suitable for All
Sunscreen
Suitable for All
Power Bank

Things not allowed


Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tuesday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Wednesday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Thursday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Friday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Saturday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Sunday 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Last Admission Morning 09:30 AM Evening 07:30 PM

Redemption Process

  • Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
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Environmental Note: In the spirit of environmental consciousness, please refrain from printing unless explicitly specified. Let's be mindful of our impact— trees have feelings too!

Cancellation Policy

  • Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

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