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KRS Dam  

  Mysuru , Karnataka.
from  15 per person

  • Dam and Reservoir
    Category
    Dam and Reservoir
  • duration
    Duration
    2 - 3 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • bird spotting
    Bird spotting
    Zone
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • photographer
    Photographer
    Available
  • staircase
    Staircase
    Available
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • help desk
    Help Desk
    Available
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • activity zone
    Activity Zone
    Available
  • ExploreBees
    Children's play area
    Available
  • boating
    Boating
    Available
  • life guard
    Life guard
    Available
  • life jacket
    Life jacket
    Available
  • lake
    Lake
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • adult ticket
    Adult
    15 INR
  • children ticket
    Children
    05 INR
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

The Krishnaraja Sagar dam is, across the legendary Cauvery River is around 18km north-west of Mysore.  The Brindavan Gardens have located just a level below the dam. Often described as the best example of illuminated terrace gardens in the country, the idea was the brainchild of Sir M.Visveshwaraiah and Sir Mirza M Ismail, former Devans of Mysuru one of the principal dams in South India.  The location chosen for the construction of the dam was a small village called “Kannambadi”. The village subsequently submerged under the water after the dam was completed. Because of this fact, the locals also call the dam “Kannambadi Katte”. It is built close to the confluence of three rivers Cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Teertha. The length of the dam is 2,621 meters & height 39 meters. The reservoir itself is spread over an area of 130 Sq. Kms. the overall design here displays an orientation of Mughal patterns-with garden paths and a shimmering necklace of fountains. On the South bank, there is a pavilion, where visitors can get a breathtaking view of the gardens.  Other highlights at the gardens include a children’s park, a fisheries station, and a hydraulic research station.  Adding a touch of sanctity to the place is a beautiful sculpture of Goddess Cauvery at the foot of the dam.

History and Architecture of the KRS Dam

One interesting fact about KRS is that Sir M Vishweshwaraiah used 'surkhi' a mixture of limestone and brick powder instead of cement in the construction of this magnificent structure. The walls of the dam are 2621 meters in length & 39 meters in height. The reservoir itself is spread over an area of 130 Sq. Kms - the biggest in Asia at the time it was built. While talking about KRS and Mysore, it is very important to understand the contributions of one great man to whom the people of Karnataka owe a lot – a man who is for apt reasons called the “Father of Modern Mysore” – Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshwaraiah. What made him a unique person was his foresight and grand vision of industrial development which he considered extremely important to alleviate India's poverty. Sir M V lived a full life - plenteous with engineering achievements unparalleled by anyone in India in the past century – until the ripe old age of 101 yrs and passed away on 12th April 1962. In his honor, even to this day, 15 September is celebrated as the Engineer's Day in India.

Transport: Many Government and private buses ply often from Mysore city to KRS. K.S.R.T.C. buses also ply from Bangalore to K.R.S. and Mysore.

Garden Timings:

All Week Days: 6.00am to 8.00pm

Music Fountain Show: 

All Week Days: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Saturdays and Sundays: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Admission Fee: Adult Rs. 15, Children (5 to 10 yrs.) Rs.5

Phone : 08236 - 257224  / 257223 / 257227


Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 06:00 AM - 06:00 AM
Thursday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Last Admission Weekdays 07:00 PM | Weekends 08:00 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    0.1 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    2.5 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.1 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    16.0 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    8.0 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.2 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    0.1 KM

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