Dandiganahalli Reservoir

Dandiganahalli Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed by the Dandiganahalli Dam across the Chitravathi River near Dandiganahalli village in Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. Located about 70 km northeast of Bengaluru near Chintamani, it serves irrigation and drinking water needs. The reservoir is noted for its expansive water spread, surrounding rocky terrain and open countryside, offering a quiet scenic spot for sightseeing, photography and short picnics away from the city.

Visitors can expect a large open water body with earthen dam embankment, rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation surrounding the reservoir. The area is largely undeveloped with open viewpoints along the bund and shoreline. Visitors can walk along the dam, view the water spread, observe local birds, and enjoy quiet countryside scenery. There are no formal gardens or commercial developments, providing a natural, tranquil setting for sightseeing and photography.

Dandiganahalli Dam was constructed across the Chitravathi River, a tributary of the Pennar River, to provide irrigation and drinking water supply to villages in Chintamani Taluk and surrounding areas of Chikkaballapur district. The reservoir is part of regional water management infrastructure for the semi-arid area.