My Camera Log

Sometimes, the best part of a road trip is an unplanned detour. After visiting the Avani Ramalingeshwara Temple , I noticed a signboard pointing to nearby attractions. Most of the places listed were already familiar to me, but one name caught my attention— Bethamangala Dam . It wasn't part of my original plan, but since I had enough time before heading back to Bengaluru, I decided to explore this new destination. 😊 🏛️ About Bethamangala Dam Located in the Kolar district of Karnataka , Bethamangala Dam was built across the Palar River during the British era in the early 1900s. It was originally constructed to supply water to the famous Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and nearby villages. Today, it serves as a peaceful getaway, especially during the monsoon when the reservoir is full. 🏍️ My Experience Even though this year's monsoon had been disappointing, I thought I'd try my luck. The dam is located about 20 km from Avani , and the ride through the beauti...

Hirekolale Lake is one of the most wonderful places to visit in Chikkamagaluru, it’s surrounded by the beauty of mountains in the Western Ghats,. This beautiful man-made lake is good for every spectator in Chikkamagaluru and must not be missed while visiting Chikkamagaluru tourist places.  It was built as a source to supply water for drinking and irrigation purposes to the town of Chikkamagaluru. The lake is included by gorgeous surroundings and offers a wonderful place to spend some quality time with family & friends. Hirekolale Lake offers the most wonderful views of the landscape at the time of evening when the huge number of travelers gather here. It is a delight for photography lovers who are looking to add an idyllic sunset shot to their travel albums. One can also appreciate the exceptional views of Mullayanagiri Hills from Hirekolale Lake. Hirekolale lake, is around 10 KMs from Chikkamagaluru Town and hardly takes 20 minutes’ drive. Hirekolale lake can be visited throu...

Suvarnavathi Dam is located near Attugulipura village, 14 km from Chamarajanagara town. The Dam is built across Suvarnavathi river which is a sub-river of Kaveri river. It is adjacent to Chamarajangara to Coimbatore National Highway.  A reservoir across river Suvarnavathi was built in 1977. Next to it is the Chikkahole Reservoir. These are called twin reservoirs. Both of them are in the back drop of beautiful nature. After crossing K-Gudi stopped here for a while, walked till the gates capturing few pics around. Entry to this dam is free while passing through this highway its good place to visit.