Gajanur Dam is a nice picnic spot for the local people of Shimoga. It is located about 12 km from the city, on the Mangalore highway. The dam is constructed on the Tunga River and is visible from the highway, but the entry to the dam is restricted only up to the dam walkway. The dam is surrounded by lot of green fields and plantations.
We had to pay parking charges of ₹20 in the parking lot outside the gates. We entered the dam premises and walked to the parapet wall to see a vast expanse of water stretching across to the edges of the fields. Some water was being released into the canal, but it was not a very strong flow. We loitered around in the shade of the small garden near the office building inside the gates, and had our picnic lunch there.
The dam is about 1 km from the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is another 16 km ahead of the dam, and one can combine these three attractions near Shimoga for a full day outing. The Shimoga Lion Safari Park, on the road to Sagar, can also be included in the full day itinerary, but the latter is closed on Tuesdays.
We had to pay parking charges of ₹20 in the parking lot outside the gates. We entered the dam premises and walked to the parapet wall to see a vast expanse of water stretching across to the edges of the fields. Some water was being released into the canal, but it was not a very strong flow. We loitered around in the shade of the small garden near the office building inside the gates, and had our picnic lunch there.
The dam is about 1 km from the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is another 16 km ahead of the dam, and one can combine these three attractions near Shimoga for a full day outing. The Shimoga Lion Safari Park, on the road to Sagar, can also be included in the full day itinerary, but the latter is closed on Tuesdays.
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