Krishnarajasagara Dam is popularly called KRS and is located 12 km from Srirangapatna in Mandya District, Karnataka. The remarkable dam is skillfully built across the River Cauvery and lies very close to Mysore. Dr M Visvesvaraya, the architect of Krishnarajasagara Dam designed the dam with utmost expertise. The dam features 130 ft height and 152 sluice gates.
Other than serving as a vast reservoir, the Krishnarajasagara Dam is also a well-known tourist spot. The famous Brindavan Gardens is located on the patio of the Krishnarajasagara Dam. These gardens are very gracefully decorated and have many colorful fountains. These fountains are usually decorated with lights, making it a visual treat for the viewers every evening. Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport terminal from the dam.
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(Last Updated on : 13/10/2010)
