Banasura Sagar Dam

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Sight Address : Banasura Sagar Dam is approximately 21 km towards the north west of Kalpetta. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Banasura Sagar Dam is considered to be the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia. The dam extends to a wide area with crystal clear waters. Undisturbed and engulfed amidst the hills, Bansura Sagar Dam is an absolute beauty.It is an ideal place for picnic as it is surrounded by the bounty of nature and the low sound of the clear water gives a feeling of freshness. In fact, when the dam is full, the landscape portrays a picture of upstream formation of the dam and is a mesmerizing sight to visitors. Boating and other water recreational activities are available at the dam.

Banasura Sagar Dam shutters

HistoryEdit

Banasura Sagar Dam is a huge attraction among tourists especially those from outside India. When the dam was built, its reservoirs sank the surrounding low lying areas of land resulting in the formation of small islands. The islands provide a breath-taking view of the Banasura hills. Many people use the dam for starting their trek to the beautiful mountains of the Western Ghats.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9 am to 5 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 15 per person

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 15 per person

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs 20

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Banasura Hill Resort – Wayanad ; Vellamunda, Wayanad,Kerala 670 731, India ; Ph/M – Tel: +91(4935)277900 / +91(4935)277777 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and private vehicles are one of the most common means of travel to Wayanad. The most popular route is Bangalore – Mysore – Gundulpet – Munthanga – Sulthan Battery. The roads are in excellent condition.

BUS : Wayanad is well connected by a wide network of roads and this place can be easily accessed from anywhere in Kerala as well as from neighboring states. For reaching Wayanad by road, NH212 and SH17 are the highways that you need to follow. Otherwise, you can take a bus or hire a cab. Deluxe buses are available for Wayanad, from Bangalore’s Majestic Bus Stand, from 9 am to 10 pm.

Train : The Nearest railway station from Wayanad is at Calicut, at a distance of around 110 kilometers from this place. It is well connected by a good network of railways. There are a number of local as well as inter-state trains that halt at the Calicut station and connect it with the other major cities of India

Air : The Nearest airport from Wayanad is the Karipur airport of Kozhikode. It is situated at a distance of around 100 kilometers from the city. There are regular flights from the airport to other states in India, like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa and even international destinations

Others : There are plenty of autorickshaws are available for trips around the wayand district.