Bhadra River Project popularly known
as BRP is a dam across the river Bhadra. BRP is a massive reservoir constructed
to store water for irrigation, power generation and also for drinking water
supply.
BRP falls in Chikmagaluru district
but is near to Bhadravathi. The reservoir is located in Bhadra Wildlife
sanctuary. This makes it an ideal place for a perfect wildlife weekend. Infact,
the River Tern resort is located nearby the reservoir.
BRP is famous for the light show in
the evening. Colourful lights are focused on the water gushing outside the dam.
But, this is a rare event as the water if let out of the dam only when it is
full. So, this happens only during rainy season from July to October.
The reservoir forms backwater here
which is ideal for water sports like boating and kayaking. A guest house facing
the back water is a nice place for a picnic. Kuvempu University is nearby the
dam.
Permission to enter the dam is
restricted and one can enter the dam only with prior permission from the
authorities.
Bhadravathi is 24 km from BRP. To
reach the location head towards Koppa road from Bhadravathi and take left turn
at Hunsekatte cross towards Shankargatta. Drive for another 10 km to pass
Kuvempu university to reach BRP dam.
From Shivamogga, drive towards N.R Pura road and take left at Junction to reach BRP.
There are several buses available
from Shivamogga and Bhadravathi till University and from there one can walk a
km to reach this place.
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