Red Hills

Red Hills

Red Hills is a hidden jewel in the Nilgiris. It is a beautiful mountain range located at 25 km from Ooty. Red Hills has several places to explore. You can explore Emeral Dam/Lake, Avalanche Lake, and Upper Bhavani. If not the destinations, just a drive around these areas will be something you will remember for a long time. Being less explored places, the roads at times, […]

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Pykara Falls

Pykara Falls

Pykara falls is a small waterfall formed when water cascades down 60 feet, in multiple levels. The water comes from Pykara Dam that is located upper stream and a lake that is situated next to it.   You can view the waterfall from a couple of view points. The railings that are laid recently prevent visitors from getting into the water. The railings are a […]

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Ooty Lake

Ooty Lake

Ooty Lake is an artificial lake located in the heart of Ooty. The streams of water which used to flow down from the surrounding mountains was dammed to form the current lake. The lake has now shrunk from its original size, but still spreads across 65 acres. Ooty Lake At the far end of the lake is a boat house. There are several types of boats […]

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Yercaud Lake

Yercaud Lake

Yercaud Lake is located at the heart of Yercaud and is its primary attraction. The whole town of Yercaud is surrounded around this lake. The lake is surrounded by both commercial shops and restaurants, and natural and artificial green surroundings.   A boat house is located where a visitor could hire a pedal boat and boat across the lake. Boating on the peaceful and calm […]

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Yagatchi Dam

Yagatchi Dam

Yagatchi Dam is situated at 3 km from Belur. The dam is built over River Yagatchi which originates near Chikmagalur. It joins River Hemavathi at Gorur (near Hassan), and eventually joins River Cauvery near Mysore. Yagatchi Dam was constructed in 2001 to irrigate and to provide drinking water to the surrounding districts. Apart from the natural beauty of Yagatchi Dam, you can also rejuvenate your […]

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Harangi Dam

Harangi Dam

Harangi Dam is around 35 km from Madikeri and 8 km from Kushalnagar. This dam is built over River Cauvery. Photography is not allowed over the dam due to security reasons. There is a nominal fee to enter the dam. Harangi Dam The dam is really beautiful if you visit it during the rainy season. If there is enough water stored in the dam, the […]

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KRS Dam / Brundavan Garden

KRS Dam / Brundavan Garden

Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (popularly called KRS dam) is a huge reservoir that is built on River Cauvery, just after the confluence of three rivers: Cauvery, Hemavati and Lakshmanateertha. This huge dam was constructed to provide irrigation to the Mysore and the neighbouring Mandya districts of Karnataka. Today, apart from irrigation, the water from this dam is main source of water for Mysore and Bangalore/Bengaluru. The […]

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