Not very far from the hustle bustle of the city of Bangalore is this serene place where there is a dam built in 1946 across the River Kanva, a tributary of the Cauvery. The dam is about 1.5 kms long. According to a legend the River gets its name from Sage Kanva who is believed to have lived in the region during the time of Ramayana. The water body is pretty large with fishermen fishing in their coracles. The water levels are good after the rains and the surface of the vast expanse of water is dazzling.
Coracle rides are available for a small amount. It is great fun to just splash around in the shallow regions of the water. The shores are wonderful for camping. It is a great place for bird watching on the green hills surrounding the water body. Trekking around the hills is worthwhile too. Just lazing on the shore and watching the clouds can be an amazing experience. A Picnic umbrella will come handy on sunny days.
It is near Ramanagaram, off Mysore road and about 65 kms from Bangalore. Enquiring with local villagers is very helpful and informative. There are no shops or restaurants close by, it is advisable to carry food and water and also ensure no trash is left behind.
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