About Kandaleru Reservoir
Kandaleru Reservoir is a large irrigation reservoir formed by the Kandaleru Dam across the Kandaleru River near Rapur in SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. Constructed under the Telugu Ganga Project, it is one of the largest reservoirs in the state and a major source of drinking and irrigation water for Nellore, Tirupati and Chennai. The reservoir is noted for its vast water spread, earthen dam structure and scenic surroundings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast open water body formed by an earthen dam with long bunds and spillway structures. The setting is rural and open, surrounded by low hills and scrub landscape. There are viewpoints along the dam to observe the water spread, and open areas for sightseeing and photography. The site is primarily for viewing the reservoir and dam infrastructure; there are no commercial tourist developments inside the reservoir area.
Key highlights
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One of the largest reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh with extensive water spread
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Earthen dam built across the Kandaleru River as part of Telugu Ganga Project
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Scenic viewpoints along the dam bund for photography and sightseeing
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Important water source for irrigation and drinking water supply to Nellore, Tirupati and Chennai
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Seasonal birdwatching opportunities around the reservoir periphery
History of Kandaleru Reservoir
Kandaleru Dam was constructed between 1980 and 1990 across the Kandaleru River as a key component of the Telugu Ganga Project. The project was conceived to provide irrigation to Nellore and Chittoor districts and to supply drinking water to Chennai city in Tamil Nadu, along with Tirupati and other towns. The reservoir has a large storage capacity and is formed by a long earthen dam.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, from where the reservoir is reachable by road via Nellore-Rapur route |
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| By train |