Gajanur Dam is Situated 12 km from Shimoga. The river Tunga flows in the village and the dam is built on this river.
The place is a famous picnic spot and is hardly 10 km from Shimoga district.
It is a sight to behold when the elephants are trained and bathed.
The gajanur dam itself is an engineering marvel. It is 770 m long and has a spillway of 334 m.
The security system in here is very strong and one need not worry much while exploring the place.
Due to high security people are banned from visiting across a certain level.
The best time to visit the place is from post monsoon and winters.
How to Reach
Bangalore - Tumkur - Arsikere - Shimoga - Gajanur
Exact Location: It is hardly 12 km from Shimoga district.
Nearest Town: Shimoga (12 km).
Distance from Bangalore: 293 km
Best Time to Visit: Post Monsoon and Winters.
Other Information
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary: It is smaller than the other bird sanctuaries found in Karnataka, but it still is well known for housing some of the most spectacular looking bird species.
Like several other sanctuaries, the backdrop of this one is also dense forest and a river called Tunga.
Jog Falls: It is one of the highest waterfalls in India,created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m.
It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, located in Sagara, Shimoga District.
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary: Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is supposed to be one of the 5 best sanctuaries of Karnataka and is spread in the .74 km of Bangalore.
The place has nearly 191 species of birds and is surrounded by lots of trees that are a natural shelter to birds.
