We visited Thonnur several times in the last 5 years. I visit the place to afford a little peace and tranquility after an agitated week. It is situated around 45 kms from Mysore and 10 km from Pandavpura on the road to Melukote. The lake is very large and sitting by the benches gives you solace. There are three ancient... More

Had been to Thonnur lake with my friends... we settled on the backside of the lake.. which has white sand and a very good view to the lake. Krishna ( who takes care of that place)helped us with some firewood for campfire and we started campfire immediately after the sunset... the sunset view from that place is memorable one.

no amenities are available there.No coffee shop no proper toiletes.Can be made into a beautiful place if desired by the govt

it s super place in mandya....i studied in dis village from 5 th to 10th,,,,,excellent nature.,,i love d place

U don't have to go to only to see this lake, when u go for a visit to Melkote, just nearby u pay a visit, u enjoy it if you are a nature loving person, in the village Thannur, u will find two big temple constructed by the king Vishnuvardhana. You can swim in the lake, only if you are... More

Not upto expectation coz i have seen more beautiful lakes may be thats y i feel so u may like it or not visit once

After reading so much about it on TripAdvisor, we went in search of it... all the way from B'lore viz Melkote. Its really a vaste lake, but apart from that, there is hardly anything there. Just one shop around, and not so hygiene. Nothing around which will encourage us for another visit. If I had read a genuine review/comment about... More

Thonnur Lake is about 8-10km from Pandavapura, which has a railway station on the Bangalore - Mysore route. This can be done on a two-wheeler from Mysore. Thonnur is a sleepy interior village on the Pandavapura - Melukote Road with natural beauty enhanced by spiritual & historical significance. Two important temples from the times of Sri Ramanuja (the proponent of... More

Good spot for 1 day trip from Bangalore. Enjoyed the lake side, climbed few rocks. Had home made food as there wasn't much available. Only drawback is that few kids start following asking for money.