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Gajanur (pronounced: Gaajanoor) is a village in Talavady taluk, Erode district of Tamilnadu, India. It is also known as Dodda Gajanur. The village is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Tamilnadu–Karnataka border, and is 1 km (0.62 mi) south of the town of Thalavadi. Most of roads are connected to Karnataka state.
Gajanur is a village 12 km from Shimoga in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. The Tunga river flows through the village. Gajanur is well known for the dam built across the river. 1 km from Gajanur there is place called "Sakkarebaylu" which is an elephant training camp run by the government of India. located on the banks of the Tunga river.
Explore the beauty of Shivamogga with its top tourist attractions, including Gajanur Dam, Jog Falls, Kundadri Hill, and Honnemaradu.
- Gajanur Dam Architecture
- Why Visit Gajanur Dam
- When to Visit
- Other Tourist Attractions Around Gajanur Dam
- How to Reach Gajanur
Gajanur Dam was built in 1972 by Mysore Construction Company (MCC). Since Gajanur is surrounded by Western Ghat it is vulnerable to heavy rain fall during monsoon. Approximately 247,000 cubic meter of concrete is laid down for the construction of dam. The S-shaped dam was mainly constructed to provide additional irrigation possibility and for flood...
Peaceful weather, quiet surrounding, birds chirping around, sound of water and the green fields everywhere is an ideal vacation spot what every traveler wishes for. As the saying goes “A good river is nature’s life work in song”, the River Tungawelcomes you with its beautiful views and watershed.
Shimoga is 569 meter above the sea level and is hedged by Western Ghats hence, weather is most of the times cold. The summers in Shimogaare between April and May and temperature increases to 36 degrees. But, the best time to visit Gajanur dam and to watch the gushing water, is post monsoon and mid-winter which is from October to March. Operating ti...
Sakrebailu Elephant Camp: Is located 14 kilometer from Shimoga and about 2.3 kilometer from Gajanur dam and is a training and shelter place for elephants. The camp is open from 8.30 a.m. to 11 a.m....Tigar and Lion safari: This is a wild life destination located in Tyavarekoppa about 8 kilometers from Shimoga on Sagar road.Gajanur Dam is about 15.9 kilometer from Shimoga. By road: Shimoga is connected by good road network to major towns of Karnataka. Both Government and private buses are available to reach Shimoga. From Shimoga there are private vehicles to take you to the dam. But, if you are traveling by car, Gajanur is 12 km away from Shimoga on national highway N...
Located 12 km from Shimoga en-route Thirthahalli, one can witness a perfect picnic spot in a way of Tunga Dam built over River Tunga. Gajanur is a small village popular for its various birds. An Elephant Camp where elephants are trained can also be enjoyed there by visitors.
Gajanur Dam is a nice picnic spot for the local people of Shimoga. It is located about 12 km from the city, on the Mangalore highway. The dam is constructed on the Tunga River and is visible from the highway, but the entry to the dam is restricted only up to the dam walkway.
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Gajanur Dam. Gajanur Dam is Situated 12 km from Shimoga. The river Tunga flows in the village and the dam is built on this river. The place is a famous picnic spot and is hardly 10 km from Shimoga district.
