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Tungabhadra Dam is 15 km From hospet, Dam Road Near Railway Stop, Hospet, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Tungabhadra Dam is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc. Besides, the water body has various species of fish and other aquatic animals. Species such as greater spot-billed pelicans, flamingos, storks and others can also be spotted at the site. The dam gets filled with water during rains and water is supplied to the canals. It fulfils requirements of irrigation of land, production of electricity as well as prevents natural disasters like floods. Over the years, the site of the reservoir has become a popular picnic or tourist spot.
HistoryEdit
Tungabhadra Dam is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. This is a joint project of erstwhile Hyderabad state and erstwhile Madras Presidency when the construction was started; later it became a joint project of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh after its completion in 1953. The dam creates the biggest reservoir on the Tungabhadra River with 101 thousand million cubic feet (tmc) of gross storage capacity at full reservoir level (FRL) 498 m MSL, and a water spread area of 378 square kilometres. The dam is 49.5 meters high above its deepest foundation.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hour
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available here from railway station and airport.
Bus : Buses are available from Hospet and regularly ply between here and Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka.
Train : Hospet Railway Station is well connected by rail line to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hubli and Vijapur.
Air : Nearest airport is Bellary about 75 km. Other airports near Hospet are at Bangalore about 350 km and Belgaum about 200 km well connected by Indian Airlines flights to most parts of India.
Others : Autorickshaws are also available here.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101