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Chiklihole dam

Chiklihole dam
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Lake & Backwater | Waterfall
4 / 5
  • Timings : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : None
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 23.6 KMs from Coorg
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Chiklihole Dam is a very famous dam located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. This dam is built across the Chiklihole River. Because of the beautiful surroundings and beautiful dam, this place is considered as one of the most places to visit in Coorg.

The dam was constructed during the year 1998. A very great engineering expertise team was set to create the dam. The surrounding of the dam is also very beautiful. You will see lush green forests all around the scenery. You will love the calm water of the dam with high-raised mountains all around it. 

You can also see different flora and fauna in the nearby areas. The dam is very important in maintaining the ecological balance around the surrounding area. The dam water is being used for various types of irrigation. If you are visiting Chiklihole Dam and if you are an adventure lover, you can go for different activities like nature trails, trekking, and a lot more.

The whole dam is constructed with the help of stone and concrete. The dam's height is around 20 m, and the length is around 300 m. So, during the monsoon, this dam holds a huge amount of water. 

If you plan to visit this dam, the best time will be around the post-monsoon season. The time to visit the dam is from October to February. It will be ideal for visiting this dam. It will be advised not to visit during the monsoon because of the heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall can lead to an increase in the flow of water. 

Overall, the Chiklihole Dam is one of Karnataka's most beautiful and harmonious places to visit. This place has its own charm and beauty. So, while going to Karnataka, visit this dam once. It emerges as a significant highlight and is a vital addition to your Coorg Tour Packages.

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