Magadi, Karnataka · Magadi travel guide
Reservoir and scenic landscape

Thippagondanahalli Reservoir, also called T.G. Halli Reservoir, is a major water-supply reservoir west of Bengaluru where the Arkavathi and Kumudavathi rivers meet. The surrounding landscape can be scenic, but access to the reservoir and its catchment may be restricted. Visitors should use authorised public viewpoints and check local rules before travelling.
| Time to spend | About 1 h (30 min–2 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6:30–9 AM — cool, soft light over the water |
| Avoid | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM — midday heat with little shade |
| Best months | Sep–Jan |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 on Google (216 reviews) |
Fullest after the monsoon; access to the catchment may be restricted, so stay to public viewpoints.



Most visitors spend about 1 h; 30 min–2 h depending on pace.
6:30–9 AM, for cool, soft light over the water. The best months are Sep–Jan.