sankey tank
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
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
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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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