KANIGIRI DAM
Buchireddypalem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
The Kanigiri Reservoir is a large water tank in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The place is situated in the North-West of Buchireddipalem, at a distance of about 22 kms from the Nellore railway station at Santhapet. Designed by British irrigation engineer, Sir Arthur Cotton, in the colonial era, the Kanigiri Reservoir is a big body of water with a check dam. The reservoir has a boundary of small shrubs and other forms of greenery which greatly adds to its natural beauty. The check dam has water on one side, and a number of old rocks on the other. The reservoir has been and continues to be an important source of water for irrigation purposes across several villages in the district of Nellore. Fields of paddy and other crops fed by the water from Kanigiri Reservoir can be seen from a temple in the area. There is also a shivalingam on the banks of the reservoir.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
August – February
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 RTC Stand |
52.1 KM | 99592 25656 |
 Nellore railway station |
27.6 KM | 0861 2336263. |
|
Tirupati International Airport |
158 KM | 0877-2289907 |
What to Carry
Waterbottle & SnacksSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kavali | 52.4 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI JONNAWADA KAMAKSHI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE
Self manifested Goddess & lingam is emerged out of Yagna gundam
VEDAGIRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Swayambhu moorthy is six feet tall located on Hills inside a Cave.
TALPAGIRI SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE
Lord here poses as on Adiseshu with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi
SRI KALUGOLA SHAMBHAVI TEMPLE
Temple was built of Conglomerate stone which is available only in this area
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