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Ulsoor Lake
Halasuru's old lake with little islands and a hard sunset. Boating is mostly army-only now, but the walk holds up.
why we keep going,
The sky doubles in the water around 6pm. Pick the eastern walking path; the islands break up the view in your favour.
Public boating has effectively been killed off by the army's rowing setup. Come for the loop, not the rides.
Best on a weekday evening, when the joggers thin out and the temple lights start coming on across the water.
local context
Built by Kempe Gowda II in the 16th century; the small islands and the Someshwara temple on the bank are older than the colonial city around them.
vibe
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