Tired of visiting touristy places? How about you give tranquil Ayyanakere Lake a try? Set against the scenic and conical Shakunagiri Hills, it is comparatively untouched and away from the madding crowd. The ruler of Sakharayapatna village, Rukmangada Raya, is believed to have built this lake. Then the Hoysala Kings renovated it in 1156 A. D. Today, multiple villages depend on this lake for their agricultural needs, and the water supply is more than enough for 1560 hectares of land. There are 10 canals to distribute the lake’s water efficiently. You can camp around this lake, click some wonderful photos or try your hand at fishing.