What to expect
Highlights
- The reservoir, garden and spillway viewpoint.
- Dramatic gate-release flows after heavy rain.
- An easy stop near Kushalnagar and Dubare.
Harangi Dam
Harangi Dam, near Hudgur about 10 km from Kushalnagar, is a dam across the Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri. Completed in the 1980s, it is one of the first dams on the Kaveri system in Kodagu.
Practical guide
Plan Harangi Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseKushalnagar
Best timeJuly to October to see the reservoir full and the gates open
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntrySmall or no fee
Nearest town/baseKushalnagar
DistrictKodagu
Place typedam
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
Harangi Dam, near Hudgur about 10 km from Kushalnagar, is a dam across the Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri. Completed in the 1980s, it is one of the first dams on the Kaveri system in Kodagu.
A garden and viewpoint overlook the reservoir, with boating nearby; the dam is at its most dramatic in the monsoon when the crest gates are opened and water thunders down the spillway.
Visiting
Harangi Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeJuly to October for a full reservoir
Entry: Small or no fee
Getting here
How to reach Harangi Dam
~10 km from Kushalnagar near Hudgur
Spillway spectacular only when the gates open after heavy rain.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 10 km from Kushalnagar near Hudgur; reached by car or auto.
- The garden and viewpoint are open by day; the spillway is spectacular only when the gates are open.
Distance by road
- Mysuru120 km
- Bengaluru260 km
- Mangaluru135 km
- Kannur115 km
- Ooty210 km
Road km to Kodagu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
July to October to see the reservoir full and the gates open; the garden is pleasant year-round.
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Visitor notes
- Small or no entry fee; a working dam — follow any access and security restrictions.
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Harangi Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Harangi Dam?
July to October to see the reservoir full and the gates open; the garden is pleasant year-round.
What are the entry fee and timings at Harangi Dam?
Entry: Small or no fee. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Harangi Dam?
About 10 km from Kushalnagar near Hudgur; reached by car or auto. The garden and viewpoint are open by day; the spillway is spectacular only when the gates are open.
How much time do I need for Harangi Dam?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Harangi Dam?
Nearby you can pair Nisargadhama (7.3 km), Namdroling Monastery (9.7 km), Honnamana Kere (14.6 km), Dubare Elephant Camp (15.4 km).
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Image credits
- Harangi Dam:Prathvi Acharya, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0