KRS Dam (Krishna Raja Sagar Dam) was built in 1924, this dam is India's first of its kind built for irrigation Purpose later which now turned for multipurpose use. This dam was designed and constructed under guidance of engineer Sir M.Vishweswariah the then chief engineer of mysore. The dam is named after the then maharaja of myosre, who financed for the project. This dam is over 3 Kms Long & 124 ft in height & is constructed in a junction where the three rivers Kaveri, Hemavati and Lakshmanathirtha meet. Adjacent to the dam is the beautiful Brindavan Garden With colourful fountains and ponds. Using advanced lighting techniques the fountains are made to jump & dance to the tune of the music played. There is a boating pond to cross the dam from the south bank to the north bank and at the northern edge are the dancing fountains. These beautiful place is situated 19 Kms to north west of Mysore.

Timings : The Garden is open to the Public from 6.30 A.M. to 9.00 P.M

Illumination Timings
JANUARY - SEPTEMBER :- Monday to Friday 7.00 to 7.55 p.m. 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.
OCTOBER TO DECEMBER :- Saturday to Sunday 7.00 to 8.55 p.m. 6.30 to 8.30 p.m.