Jhanjhavathi Reservoirఝంఝావతి రిజర్వాయర్
Reservoir with a rubber dam in the tribal hills near the Odisha border.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereParvathipuram Manyam, Andhra Pradesh
North Coastal Andhra
North Coastal Andhra
Kind of placeLakes & Dams, Eco Tourism
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height190 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKomarada, Parvathipuram
EntryFree
About Jhanjhavathi Reservoir
A reservoir on the Jhanjhavathi river in Komarada mandal near the Odisha border, about 35 km from Parvathipuram. The project is known for its rubber dam, the first of its kind in India, and for the hill scenery around the water in the tribal belt. There are no facilities to speak of, so bring food and water and go in daylight.
What to see and do
- Rubber dam on the Jhanjhavathi
- Reservoir and surrounding hills
- Tribal villages of Komarada mandal
- Drive on to Kurupam
Part of Eastern Ghats.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Parvathipuram Manyam
- Thotapalli BarrageParvathipuram Manyam, Andhra Pradesh · Lakes & DamsNagavali barrage and reservoir in the foothills near Parvathipuram.
- KurupamParvathipuram Manyam, Andhra Pradesh · Palaces & HavelisZamindari town and tribal hill country on the Odisha border.
- SaluruParvathipuram Manyam, Andhra Pradesh · Hill StationsFoothill town where the ghat road climbs into the north Andhra hill tract.
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