What is famous for Jakkur?

Jakkur is famous for the Jakkur Aerodrome because it covers 214 acres and runs as Bengaluru’s only active airfield built just for small planes and flight training. The Maharaja of Mysore founded this open grass field in 1948, and the Karnataka state government took it over in 1949. Today, its 1,100-metre paved runway stays busy with small trainer planes, private helicopters, and flying clubs.

• Government Flying Training School (GFTS): Started in 1949, this school teaches students how to earn their Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses. Young aviation students spend hundreds of hours in single-engine Cessna planes practicing takeoffs, turns, and landings right over the North Bengaluru skyline.
• Weekend Microlight Flying: On Saturday and Sunday mornings, everyday visitors can book short tandem flights in lightweight two-seater planes or try motor-powered paragliding. These joyrides climb hundreds of feet into the air, giving people wide views of green trees, wide roads, and city lakes.
• Helicopter and Charter Services: Private charter companies, air ambulances, and flying clubs use the hangars here to park, fuel, and service their aircraft safely away from the big commercial airport.

Jakkur is famous for its 160-acre lake that cleans 10 million litres of water daily using live plants instead of harsh chemicals. Dirty drain water once ruined the lake, but local neighbors joined city teams to clean it up. Today, it stands as a shining model of what caring people can do to bring nature back to life.

• Natural Reed Bed Filter: Dirty city water first enters a standard treatment plant, and then it flows through an artificial 7-acre wetland full of tall green reeds. These wetland plants and natural algae soak up dirt and extra minerals, letting clean, fresh water flow into the open lake.
• Over 200 Kinds of Birds: Because the water is clean and small islands sit in the middle, pelicans, painted storks, and purple herons fly here every winter. Bird lovers and families gather early in the morning with binoculars to spot ducks and kingfishers diving for fish.
• Five-Kilometre Walking Track: A smooth, paved walking and jogging path runs all the way around the water under the shade of native trees. It features an outdoor learning corner called Prakruthi Patashale, along with a butterfly garden and clean benches where morning walkers can rest.

Jakkur is famous for high-level science because it hosts the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), a peaceful 27-acre research school set up in 1989. Founded by India's top chemist, Professor C. N. R. Rao, this government-backed centre is known around the world for discovering new materials and energy solutions.

• Smart Materials and Green Energy: Top researchers here study tiny nanostructures, hydrogen power, and new batteries that can store clean electricity. Many ideas created in these labs have earned international patents and praise from global science journals.
• Bright Young Minds: More than 500 PhD students and senior scientists work here on genetics, brain studies, and advanced physics.
• Eye-Catching Campus Buildings: Renowned Indian architect Charles Correa planned this leafy, quiet campus to keep it peaceful for deep study. Its central dome looks like a giant carbon molecule, serving as a cool landmark tucked away behind the lake.

Jakkur's corridor is famous for peaceful, open-air living, and this comes to life at Prestige Avon, a planned 3-acre gated community on Thanisandra Main Road offering over 250 modern apartments starting from ₹1.73 crore. Since strict airport safety rules stop builders from putting up crowded skyscrapers right around Jakkur, nearby roads have become prime spots for spacious homes. Built by Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (started in 1986), this community sits close to Jakkur’s green belt and major tech offices at map spot 13.098223, 77.635926.

• Fewer Homes and Open Views: Prestige Avon sets over 250 homes across three towers on a 3-acre piece of land. This low-density layout keeps neighbor noise down, lets fresh air move easily through every room, and gives owners clear, open views over North Bengaluru's green tree line.
• Apartment Sizes and Pricing: Buyers can choose from 2 and 3 BHK homes with base rates between ₹12,100 and ₹13,900 per sq. ft.:
• 2 BHK Optima: Has 1,300 sq. ft. of space and starts at ₹1.73 Crore, making it a great pick for young professionals.
• 3 BHK Premia: Runs between 1,700 and 1,900 sq. ft. and starts at ₹2.30 Crore, giving growing families plenty of room and wide balconies.
• 3 BHK Ultima: Gives you 2,000 sq. ft. with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a separate study room starting at ₹2.78 Crore, ideal for work-from-home days.
• Green Gardens and Club Amenities: About 35% of the total 3-acre property is kept open for green grass, flower beds, and walking paths. Inside the "Club Life" clubhouse, residents can use a gym, swimming pools, game courts, and safe play areas for kids.
• Simple Commutes and Clean Systems: The project collects rainwater, treats its own garden water on site, hides power wires underground, and provides 1.2 to 1.5 car parking spaces for each home. It takes just 10 minutes to reach Manyata Tech Park or the upcoming Blue Line metro station, and about 30 minutes to drive to the international airport.