Famous Activites in India

KRISHNA RAJA SAGAR DAM

Krishnarajasagara, Karnataka, India

Wishlist
Share

Krishna Raja Sagar Dam or KRS Dam in Mysore is a popular tourist attraction. It is located in Krishnarajasagara, Mysuru, Karnataka. KRS Dam is an important source of drinking water for the cities of Mysore and Bangalore. The River Cauvery accounts for the main supply of water harnessed from the dam. The dam is another main source of irrigation water in Mysore and Mandya. Krishna Raja Sagar Dam in Mysore is considered as the first irrigation dam of India.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to July

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety

  • Do not consume liquor.

Architecture

Curabitur tempus quam id neque placerat ultricies. Duis ligula elit, faucibus ac diam nec, tristique scelerisque metus. Donec condimentum nunc nec suscipit blandit. Vivamus nulla nunc, sodales non risus sed, vehicula commodo velit. Praesent quis ipsum sed massa commodo gravida et sit amet quam. Curabitur tempus quam id neque placerat ultricies. Duis ligula elit, faucibus ac diam nec, tristique scelerisque metus. Donec condimentum nunc nec suscipit blandit. Vivamus nulla nunc, sodales non risus sed, vehicula commodo velit. Praesent quis ipsum sed massa commodo gravida et sit amet quam. Curabitur tempus quam id neque placerat ultricies. Duis ligula elit, faucibus ac diam nec, tristique scelerisque metus. Donec condimentum nunc nec suscipit blandit. Vivamus nulla nunc, sodales non risus sed, vehicula commodo velit. Praesent quis ipsum sed massa commodo gravida et sit amet quam.

Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
06:30 AM 09:30 PM 15 5

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Mysore City Bus Stand
18.1 KM 07760973033
Krishnarajasagar Railway Station
3.1 KM 139
Mysore Airport
27.7 KM 08212596802

What to Carry

  • Take water bottles & snacks.

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants First Aid

Parking

Parking is available for 5 Cars.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Srirangapatna 17 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI VENUGOPALA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Kannambadi, Karnataka, India

This temple dates back to 12th Century

Distance: 7 KM
SRI RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Shrirangapattana, Karnataka, India

Temple is located on an island in the river Kaveri

Distance: 16.7 KM
SRI CHELUVANARAYANA SWAMY
 Melukote, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is over 1000 years old

Distance: 33 KM
SRI YOGA NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Melukote, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Saint Ramanuja stayed here for 12 years

Distance: 33 KM
SRI LAKSHMI NARAYANA TEMPLE
 Hosaholalu, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Temple can be termed as par excellence of Hoysala architecture

Distance: 33.2 KM

Nearest Attractions

WildlifeRANGANATHITTU BIRD WLS
  Karimanti, Mandya, Karnataka, India

The sanctuary attracts about 3 lakh visitors anually

Distance:15 KM
TrekkingKUNTI BETTA
  Kachenahalli, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Legend has that been here during their exile days

Distance:19 KM
Heritage MonumentsDARIA DAULAT BAGH
  Srirangapatna, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Translates to Garden of the Sea of Wealth

Distance:19 KM
WaterfallsBARACHUKKI FALLS
  Chamarajnagar, Karnataka, India

Created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 m gorge

Distance:89.2 KM

User Reviews

Map

KRISHNA RAJA SAGAR DAM

Krishnaraja sagara Dam, Karnataka, India

You can upload a maximum of 15 photos (max 15 MB per Image) of temple and accepted formats are gig, .jpeg,.gif and .pn g. You will be credited with the images and videos If they abide by our photo guidelines and our top contributors ore eligible for discounts on tour packages offered by us.

I certify that the review is based on my own experience on visiting the temple/attraction and have not been paid to write the review, and I don't have any personal or business relationship with anyone managing the temple/attraction. I understand that my review will not be posted if it does not comply with content guidelines of Velpu.com.