Harangi Reservoir

Harangi Reservoir is a large reservoir formed by the Harangi Dam across the Harangi River, a tributary of the Kaveri, near Hudgur village in Kodagu District, Karnataka. Located about 9 km from Kushalnagar and 36 km from Madikeri, it is the first dam built across the Kaveri basin. Notable for its masonry dam, expansive water spread, and scenic Western Ghats surroundings, it serves irrigation and offers leisurely sightseeing.

Visitors can expect a broad water spread backed by forested hills of the Western Ghats, with a long masonry dam wall, spillway gates, and viewpoints along the embankment. The area offers open landscapes for sightseeing and photography, calm backwaters, small islands visible when water levels recede, and a quiet, rural setting. Access is via the dam top road and adjacent viewpoints; the reservoir is primarily for viewing and picnicking rather than water sports.

Harangi Dam was constructed between 1971 and 1982 across the Harangi River near Hudgur. It was the first dam constructed across a tributary of the Kaveri River. Built as a masonry dam with earthen embankments, it was developed primarily for irrigation of agricultural lands in Kodagu and Mysuru districts and for flood moderation in the Kaveri basin.