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Banasura Sagar Dam

One of the largest earth dams in India

Best timeMorning to afternoon
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryEntry ticket included in our packages; boat ride is charged separately
Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad

About Banasura Sagar Dam

Banasura Sagar is a large earth dam on the Karamanathodu river and one of the biggest of its type in India and Asia. The reservoir spreads across the valley dotted with small islands, which appear when the water level drops. Visitors can walk along the dam wall and spillway, and speed boats take guests across the water for a closer view of the islands.

The hills behind the lake are named after the demon king Banasura and give the dam its name.

What to see and do

  • Speed boat ride across the reservoir
  • Walk along the spillway and dam wall
  • Views of small islands in the water

Good to know

  • Boat rides depend on water level and weather
  • Late morning light is best for photographs
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Photos via Athulvis, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.