Kankaria Lake
27 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/ahmedabad·28 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Kankaria Lake is one of the most recommended stops in Ahmedabad, often listed with the riverfront, Science City and Manek Chowk. People single out its zoo, the Balvatika children's area, the butterfly park, balloon rides and archery, and several suggest it for an evening out. One visitor loved a carnival held there, and another says it improved after the renovation. One commenter doesn't think it worth a special trip, and another advises checking opening days, since it can be shut on Mondays.
Address
Kankaria Lake, Kankaria, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008
At a glance
- Best for
- Families, First-timers
- Known for
- Zoo, Butterfly park, Evening walk
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Lists Kankaria Lake as a place to take a young kid.
Lists Kankaria lake among sightseeing options
Says the lake is good after renovation, mentions the glass tower reels
Recommends Kankaria lake
Lists it among places to visit.
Suggested Kankaria as a place to visit.
Recommends it.
Lists it among places to visit with parents.
Lists it as a place to visit
Lists Kankaria among common places to visit
Includes Kankaria zoo in a day plan, noting exploring it takes about two hours.
Suggests visiting Kankaria when asked for places near the railway station.
Lists Kankaria among places to visit.
Says you can easily spend a day there with boating, balloon rides, zoo and more.
Advises checking opening days ahead since Kankaria Lake and similar spots close on Mondays.
Says Kankaria is not that good and only worth thinking about, not going
Recommends going in the evening to reflect and introspect.
Listed among places to visit in the city.
Local offers to take the visitor to Kankaria.
Recommends visiting the lake during the day.
Advises taking a 4-year-old to Kankaria, which has Balvatika and a zoo.
Simply says do visit it.
Suggests going to Kankaria Lake when asked for evening things to do.
Recommends trying the live dhokla at Kankaria Lake in the early morning.
Suggested it among places to visit in the city.
Currently there and finds a carnival going on mesmerizing.
Lists Kankaria among places to go with kids.
Suggests going to Kankaria if you have not been there before.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.