AYYANAKERE LAKE - TRAVEL INFO
Lake / Backwaters
At a distance of 30 Kms from Kemmangundi, 27 Kms from Chikmagalur & 5 Kms from Sakarayapatna, Ayyanakere Lake is an ancient tank believed to have been constructed by Rukmangada Raya, a ruler of Sakarayapatna.
The lake is built in beautiful location at the eastern base of Baba Budan Range hills. It was renovated in 1156 AD during Hoysala's rule.
Sakarayapatna (5 kms from the lake) is famous for Prasanna Balleshvara shrine built during Hoysala's period.