The drive from Mysore to Coorg had been absolutely wonderful, with the mist hanging above us, and the tall trees swaying gently in the breeze. We were out of the door as the sun peeked through the misty clouds. It was our 2nd day in Coorg; we had just spent a few hours lost in the beautiful majestic Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppe, and were having a quick bite of momos before getting back on the road. We decided against visiting Nisargadhama, and instead, went ahead to the Harangi dam built across the Cauvery River’s tributary.

We had packed a few momos along with water and juices, and were all set for a picnic at the dam. Situated 36 km from Madikeri, the dam is at a height of 47 meters. Stretching over 840 meters, the dam is known to be a popular site for tourists. The rains had just let up, and hence the water was gushing down the walls of the Harangi Dam.

The Harangi Dam: A Sight to Cherish!

We could hear the water even before we reached the main entry point. The backwater seems almost like the ocean, filled to the brim. A beautiful reservoir, the dam sits in the midst of nowhere, with small hidden trails around, where one can walk with no worry of traffic or tourists.

Far from the Madding Crowd...

An ideal place to be lost with nature, and soak it all in, we didn’t know how time flew till my cell phone rang. It was the Resort Manager asking what we wanted to do the following day. The place was so serene, that it felt as if we were worlds apart from civilization. In fact, during a leisurely walk near the dam, we met a tourist visiting from London who mentioned there were a few guest houses that one could rent out for the weekend. Bidding adieu to the wall of water, we began the drive back to the resort for the evening’s campfire.

Aarti

Aarti, based out of Chennai is passionate about books, music and travel. Having shifted gears from HR, she is now a freelance writer, creating content on a wide gamut of subjects.