Narihalla Reservoir is one of the best places to explore beautiful landscape and the beauty of water. This landscape is the result of volcanic eruptions. The presence of iron ore beneath is the reason behind the redness of the soil and lake water. This is a dual purpose project which includes water supply and irrigation.

Construction

The dam is constructed across Narihalla River which is tributary of Tungabhadra. The construction was completed in 1979. The height of the dam is 31 m with gross storage capacity 22,940,000 m3.

Nearby Tourist Attraction

Bellary is considered to be one of the most preferred attractions in Karnataka. Other than its scenic beauty and natural resources available, tourist gets attracted to the following attractions nearby it:

• The Rocks
• Bellary Fort
• Lower Fort
• British Colonial Buildings
• Kumbara Gudda
• Bellary Zoo
• Upper Fort
• Turkish Martyrs Graveyards
• Kuntegadda Park and Kaategudda Park

How to Reach

By Road

Narihalla dam is located at Sandur in Karnataka. By road it takes 3 hrs 10 minutes to reach Bellary and it takes 25 kms to reach Sandur.

By Train

Bellary railway station is nearest station to Narihalla dam which is 25 km away from Sandur.