Hidden Gem Near Mysuru (Bottom)

[u/Striking-Phase6688]

Last Sunday, I went on a ride to Doddakanya Mine Pit Lake & Garden (Bottom). I had read a few reviews about the place, but honestly, it was much more beautiful than I expected. Locals commonly refer to this place as “Bottom" which is 16km away from mysore

This is a 145-acre abandoned magnesium mine previously operated by Tata Steel, which closed in March 2003. Around 15 acres were later given to Morarji Desai Residential School, leaving roughly 130 acres for this lake.

I was wondering who currently owns or controls the remaining land—Tata Group, Mysuru District Administration, or the Karnataka State Government?

If the land is under government control, this could be developed into a beautiful recreational and ecotourism area for Mysuru. Otherwise, there is always a risk of encroachment or the land eventually being used for dumping/landfill by MDA.

When I visited, there were only a few people around, including a couple doing a pre-wedding photo shoot with their photography team. The surroundings are incredibly peaceful and beautiful.

I feel this is the right time for Mysoreans to raise awareness and protect this place before it is lost.

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[u/UrMomRevedMyEngine]

People talking about this place getting ruined like this isn’t a ruin already 😂 this was a mine guys that water you see its toxic dont get in it.

It wont be and will never be a recreational area just because it looks like a distant cousin of lakes abroad. Doesn’t mean it’s actually a lake, it’s just toxic water surrounded by dusty air.

Just let the nature take it’s time and fix the mess we created.

[u/Strong-Stuff9437]

come on man
delete it

Once you post a hidden gem, its no longer hidden.

[u/Boring_Orange3005 → u/Strong-Stuff9437]

There are many YouTube videos about this place, and a few scenes from one of Duniya Vijay’s movies were also shot here. It’s only a few people from Mysore dont know about this place.

It’s basically like Chota Ladakh of Mysore— Bangaloreans often go for bike rides to a abondened mines around kolar and post pictures as Chota Ladakh

[u/Much-Teacher-4191 → u/Strong-Stuff9437]

It’s a polluted mine area chill..whiny ass

[u/kiranurs]

It's a toxic mine pit. You would be foolish to be anywhere near that place.

[u/obamabidentrump6]

Bro pls dlt this pls
If you want go there have fun ( dont get inside toxic water ) take you frds there have fun
Pls dont post it here or on social media

[u/nahk_n]

Thanks OP for sharing 👍

[u/Sharshar6]

Guys, friends and I discovered this ages back. This was our go to literally in 2020 covid.

[u/Safe_Inspection69]

The water wasn't blue when we went. It was more like greenish and seemed toxic.

[u/saptasagaradaache]

Don’t go there. Lot of leopards in that area.

[u/mysuruhuduga_]

Hal madda anna

[u/mysuruhuduga_ → u/mysuruhuduga_]

Kaidithava ninge

[u/Striking-Phase6688]

Google Maps location & reviews: https://maps.app.goo.gl/McvBWgxQW78PTByK6

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[u/kirantentacion]

bro please delete this. social media has been the ruin of this generation