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.
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Typedam
Nearest baseKushalnagar
DistrictKodagu
Best timeJuly to October to see the reservoir…
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntrySmall or no fee
Places to visit4→Listed businesses2→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.
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.
Weather in Harangi DamSeasonal guide
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Today at Harangi Dam
Sunrise6:16 am
Sunset6:38 pm
Golden hour best light5:38 pm–6:38 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:38 pm–7:03 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Small or no entry fee; a working dam — follow any access and security restrictions.
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Stays, food & things to do near Harangi Dam
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2 places to eat near Harangi Dam
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Shanthi Bites
Where to eat
Top pick
Restaurant
Shanthi BitesA restaurant on the B M Road opposite Nisargadhama at Kushalnagar, with a wide menu running from south and north Indian through European and Chinese to Tibetan — the Tibetan end reflects the big settlement at Bylakuppe next door.
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Fish Curry Rice
Where to eat
Top pick
Restaurant
Fish Curry RiceA Mangalorean restaurant at Kushalnagar opposite the Government Engineering College, doing coastal fish curry and rice rather than Kodagu cooking.
Commission-freeView details
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Top experiences around Kushalnagar
3 more places around Kushalnagar, each worth a day of its own.
templeNamdroling Monastery
16.3 km · 21 min drive
The Golden Temple at Bylakuppe near Kushalnagar, the largest teaching centre of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism in the world, with gilded 12–18 m Buddha statues, vivid murals and hundreds of resident monks.
wildlifeDubare Elephant Camp
26.9 km · 30 min drive
A forest camp on the banks of the Kaveri near Kushalnagar where trained elephants are bathed and fed; reached across the river and known for its elephant interactions and coracle rides.
heritageNisargadhama
16.0 km · 21 min drive
A 64-acre river island of bamboo, sandalwood and teak on the Kaveri near Kushalnagar, reached by a hanging bridge, with a deer park, boating, a treehouse and easy forest walks.
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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
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Harangi Dam is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Harangi Dam
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Harangi Dam
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What’s near Harangi Dam
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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.
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 (16.0 km), Namdroling Monastery (16.3 km), Honnamana Kere (25.2 km), Dubare Elephant Camp (26.9 km).
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Harangi Dam guides, stories & itineraries
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Image credits
- Harangi Dam:Prathvi Acharya, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0