Narihala Dam - Hiking area in Taranagar - Ballari, India

Dam is not a spectacle to watch but viewpoints on the way to the dam is just spectacular. Definitely looks like the Phi phi Island of India. Small islands formed due to the reservoir with beautiful sunset in the background is a treat to the eye. Caution for those travelling here are the loaded Trucks/lorry which travel on these roads. They are very reckless in their driving , the roads are very dusty due to this. But is worth the effort to go here for the views

Very good and beautiful view point,must visit place near sandur

Should visit in the monsoon for the best mood!!! Climate is soo cool, beautiful view throughout the valley. Enjoyed this blissfulness.

Nice view point, the penultimate one as we exit Sandur town towards Toranagallu. A weak steel structure standing on a high point adjacent to Sandur Toranagallu highway is this view point. The views are spectacular from here, giving a soothing view of Narihalla rivulet cutting through interesting shaped hills, adjacent hills with dense forest all over them, and another hillock next to the view point that is like an island surrounded all over by the Narihalla waters. A few km down the road is the Narihalla dam. Parking adjacent to this view point can be risky sometimes as there is less space and all kinds of vehicles rush on this road in a great hurry!! A very good stop over to immerse in beautiful views that form part of Sandur town.

This place became popular only after the Kannada movie Manasa Sarovara, directed by Puttanna Kanagal. Some of the fascinating scenes were shot at the Naari Halla, the reservoir with two massive rocks formations. According to some sources, Nari Halla was not a right name for such a beautiful place, instead they named as Manasa Sarovara. The place is amazing.

Great view and peaceful

One best place in Bellary district sandur city

Hidden Natural Gem, Wish there is a place to stay, jealous with the NMDC and the JSW Steel workers who see this every day