Vani Vilasa Sagara (Mari Kanive Dam)

Karnataka’s oldest continuously operating dam, built by the Mysore Wodeyars across the Vedavathi (Hagari) river in 1907 and set in a gorge between hills, with terraced theme gardens, a rare Krishna Ficus tree and long reservoir views — on the Hiriyur–Hosadurga border. This dam guide is organized from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Vani Vilasa Sagara (Mari Kanive Dam).

Vani Vilasa Sagara, the Mari Kanive dam, is Karnataka’s oldest continuously operating dam — built by the Mysore Wodeyars across the Vedavathi (Hagari) river in 1907.

Set in a gorge between hills, it has terraced theme gardens, a rare Krishna Ficus tree and long reservoir views, on the Hiriyur–Hosadurga border.