About Thajangi Reservoir
Thajangi Reservoir, also known as Tajangi Reservoir, is a scenic irrigation reservoir near Chintapalli in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, nestled in the Eastern Ghats. Built across the Tajangi River, a tributary of the Gosthani, it stores water for irrigation and drinking purposes. Surrounded by forested hills and valleys, the reservoir is noted for its tranquil waters, natural landscape and views, attracting visitors traveling between Visakhapatnam, Paderu and Araku region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil reservoir set amid forested hills and valleys of the Eastern Ghats near Chintapalli. The site offers open water views, earthen dam embankment, and surrounding green slopes. Visitors can walk along the reservoir periphery, enjoy sightseeing and photography of the landscape, and experience a quiet natural environment typical of the Araku-Paderu hill region. Facilities are basic and the area is primarily a scenic stop.
Key highlights
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Scenic reservoir surrounded by Eastern Ghats hills near Chintapalli
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Tranquil waters formed by damming the Tajangi River
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Panoramic views of forested valleys and hill slopes
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Popular scenic stop on the Visakhapatnam - Paderu - Araku route
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Peaceful environment for sightseeing and photography
History of Thajangi Reservoir
Thajangi Reservoir was constructed as a medium irrigation project across the Tajangi River to provide irrigation and drinking water supply to surrounding villages in the Chintapalli region of the Eastern Ghats.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ), from where the reservoir is reached by road via Chintapalli. |
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| By train |