Gundal Reservoir

Gundal Reservoir is an irrigation reservoir formed by the Gundal Dam across the Gundal River, a tributary of the Cauvery, located near Hanur in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. Surrounded by scrub hills and agricultural fields, it stores water for local irrigation and offers a calm, scenic waterscape. The reservoir is noted for its tranquil setting, seasonal birdlife, and views of the surrounding countryside, attracting visitors for sightseeing and photography.

Visitors can expect a calm, open water body formed by the Gundal Dam, surrounded by low hills, scrub vegetation and farmland near Hanur. The site offers wide views of the reservoir, earthen dam embankment and shallow backwaters. There are open areas along the bund for sightseeing, photography and birdwatching. The surroundings are rural and quiet with limited development, suitable for short walks and picnics during daylight hours.

Gundal Reservoir was created by constructing Gundal Dam across the Gundal River, a tributary of the Cauvery, to provide irrigation for agricultural lands in Hanur taluk and surrounding areas of Chamarajanagar district. The project supports water storage and regulated supply for local farming in the Cauvery basin.