9th June 2018,
I was driving with new Swift to Udupi from Bangalore with loads of apprehension. The trepidation stemmed from the torrential rains pounding the Western ghats area leading to series of landslides and road blocks. Thanks to authorities, the Shiradi ghat road is closed for long time increasing the sorrows of citizens. The shortest path which is Charmadi ghat is narrow and the loosened soil cannot bear heavy traffic towards coast. Flooding in western ghat areas coupled with landslides increased my doubt to travel via Charmadi ghat. The other option was Mysore route which was obtuse. Somehow, I decided to take Charmadi ghat route hoping for lesser traffic during morning time.
It was not smooth drive. The monsoon fury started way too early at Yediyur and I had tough drive all the way till Belur. My path from Belur was miscued due to my overconfidence. I had not turned on GPS assuming that, the deviation is somewhere along the Belur-Chikmagalur highway. 3kms passed, I spotted this reservoir. That's all is required to enhance your journey. I had brief stay enjoying the gusty winds along with steady drizzle. Once the stay concluded, I fortunately inquired local vendor nearby on the route to Kottigehara. It was then realized that route lies within the Belur town and not outskirts. I thanked him and back to Belur and then way to Kottigehara :). It was not disappointing turn either towards wrong route. I was fortunate to visit Yagachi reservoir as well fortunate to get back on track later on!
About Reservoir
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| A tiny park to unwind with the wind |
Built across Yagachi river, a tributary of Hemavathi river, the reservoir serves irrigation purpose alongside drinking water to Hassan and Chikmagalur districts. It was built around 2001. Looks like many recreational activities are available here like kayaking. The entrance to the crest of dam is prohibited due to security reasons. Authorities have built park nearby to behold the nature. The reservoir area is not so populated. Positive ambiance fills this place due to the rural charisma and pristine nature and of-course, sparse population. Food options are feeble proximity to the dam since Belur is nearby. Only tiny vendors like cucumber, tender coconut sellers could be spotted. The car parking is not so vast but enough to cater transiting tourists.
Also a short video as souvenir to my visit. It was windy and rainy day during with umbrella turning upside down. With one arm on the umbrella handle and other on heavy DSLR, it was impossible to produce a steady video. Consequently, some clips are shaken too.
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| The Dam Gate |
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