KRS Dam (Krishna Raja Sagara)

About KRS Dam (Krishna Raja Sagara)

The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, commonly known AS KRS, IS a grand gravity dam built across the river Cauvery near Mysore. The vast reservoir it creates IS one of the largest IN the region AND vital to southern Karnataka's irrigation. The dam IS especially famous for its illuminated water display at night, WHEN fountains of light play across the calm reservoir. The engineering AND the sheer scale of the structure impress every visitor. Combining monumental engineering with scenic beauty, KRS Dam IS a rewarding excursion FROM Mysore, particularly for its spectacular evening light show.