Chikkahole Reservoir

Chikkahole Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed by a dam across the Chikkahole River, a tributary of the Suvarnavathi River, located near Chamarajanagar in Karnataka. Built primarily for irrigation and water supply, it is surrounded by agricultural fields and low hills. The reservoir is noted for its calm water spread, scenic rural setting and seasonal birdlife, offering a quiet stop for sightseeing and photography away from the town.

Visitors can expect a calm, shallow reservoir with an earthen dam, surrounded by farmland, scrub and low hillocks. The water spread is accessible via an approach road and bund area where visitors can view the reservoir, take photographs and observe seasonal birds. There are no major built structures for tourists; the setting is rural and quiet, suitable for short walks along the bund and viewing the countryside. Facilities are minimal.

Chikkahole Reservoir was constructed across the Chikkahole River, a tributary of the Suvarnavathi River, as part of irrigation development in Chamarajanagar district. The dam provides irrigation and drinking water support to surrounding villages and agricultural lands in Chamarajanagar Taluk.