Amrita Sarovar

Amrita Sarovar is a historic stepped water reservoir located atop Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka, adjacent to the Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple. Fed by a perennial spring, it is traditionally regarded as the source of the Arkavathy River. The stone-lined tank with steps and pillared corridors served as the hill fort's water source and remains a notable cultural and scenic attraction for visitors to Nandi Hills.

Visitors can expect a rectangular stone-stepped tank fed by a natural spring, set on the Nandi Hills hilltop beside the Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple. The tank is surrounded by stone steps, pillared verandas and old stone walls. The water is generally calm and reflects the temple architecture. The area is quiet and used for sightseeing and photography, with views of the hilltop fort surroundings and temple complex.

Ancient stepped reservoir built to harvest perennial spring water atop Nandi Hills, providing water security for the hill fort occupied successively by Cholas, Vijayanagara rulers and later Tipu Sultan. It exemplifies traditional hilltop water management systems in South India.

Sacred tank associated with the Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple; its spring water is regarded as holy by pilgrims and devotees, and local tradition identifies it as the origin of the Arkavathy River