Kanva Reservoir

The most amazing artificial lake Kanva Reservoir or Kanva Dam is located at a distance of 63.2 kilometers from the city of Bangalore. It is a famous spot for witnessing the gorgeousness of the sunsets, bird watching, weekend trips or one day trip from Bangalore. It is a perfect location to explore fishing.

Kanva Reservoir/ Dam built across the river of Kanva for around 15 kilometers. It covers larger area around 776 hectares of the land built in the year 1946. The usefulness of this artificial lake was built on the vision to set irrigation projects. Later, the loveliness of the place turned it into a wonderful location. Be it bird catching or even adventurous trekking or camping this location has been very popular among the travelers.

The Kanva River is basically a tributary to the grand river of Cauvery.  Sage Kanva Maharshi, lived in the caves of the mountains and forests near to this place, as mentioned in Ramayana hence it is named as Kanva. Near to the fishing of the dam, there is a large fishery training center. Away to this is a dedicated Purushothama Tirtha Gavi temple which is around 3 kilometers to the Kanva Reservoir.

Kanva Reservoir camping

Camping at the Kanva Reservoir will surely add to your memory as the most rejuvenating experience. There is no better way to simply recharge yourself, other than enjoying amidst nature at the fullest.  At Kanva Reservoir the cool breeze near the dam, the starry nights and the greenery all over with moonlight all across the glazing night sky is a fantastic experience. At the weekends you can explore the wonder of these twinkling stars by camping in here.

Kanva dam sunrise

The breathtaking sunrise at Kanva Reservoir is a most talked about topic among the travelers.  The early morning to this destination is more spectacular. Driving to Kanva Reservoir in the early morning or midnight to explore the sunrise or camping throughout the night to witness the morning sunrise is going to add a lovely experience to your travel list.  The adventurous camps and river side walks are explored here. The alluring sunrise of Kanva Reservoir is something you’ll love to witness over and over again.

Who built Kanva dam

This is often not known by people; the Kanva Dam is engineered by the Siphon Dam designed to serve the upstream here. Both the Kanva and Markonahalli dams were built to organize the Siphon Spillway flood arrangement chiefly designed by Sir M Vishweshwarayya in the year 1940s.

Other attractions of Kanva Reservoir

Enjoying the magnificent fishing by the locals at the Kanva dam is wonderful. They simply take the fishing nets during the dusk. Fishing is the chief source of returns of the people here. On request they often allow the travelers to explore the reservoir during the fishing hours.

Kanva Reservoir is a perfect place for the bird watchers to explore different types of birds at one go. On the weekends if you wish to go for a photography session, exploring the beauty of birds here is extravagant. There are numerous birds of colourful pattern here and there. 

A riverside walk to the luxurious Kanva Reservoir/ dam, after the vehicle is parked is a wonderfully serene experience.  You can take a walk further to the end of the reservoir to witness the loveliness.

There are numerous routes to Kanva Reservoir, notable places to visit near Bangalore. The road condition is marvelous and the parking spot for your vehicle is wonderful.  you can explore the Kanva dam as well when you are visiting this place.