BanasuraSagar Dam


BanasuraSagar dam is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia. It impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River, is part of the Indian Banasurasagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979. The goal of the project is to support the Kakkayam Hydro electric power project and satisfy the demand for irrigation and drinking water in a region known to have water shortages in seasonal dry periods. The actual missions for this dam was to provide water for kakkayam dam which was situated in Kozhikode district to produce electricity and also irrigation in wayanad, both missions were not accomplished and currently it's been part of Hydel project. It is India's First Solar Atop Dam.

BanasuraSagar Dam is at the foot of the Banasura Hill, in the Banasura Lake. Banasura hill is the third largest peak in the Western Ghats.Legends says that the Asura king Bana, (the son of King Mahabali) undertook a severe penance on the top of these hills and thus it was named after him. The islands with the Banasura hills in the background provide a spectacular view.

An ideal starting point for hikes into the surrounding scenic mountains. During monsoon, visitors may also be able to see small islands in the dam’s reservoir. They are formed while the flooded reservoir submerges the surrounding areas too.  The vast expanse of the crystal clear water of the dam dotted with small islands is a photographer’s delight. It is an important tourist attraction. Many people visit the place to go trekking at the BanasuraHill and boating at Banasura Sagar Dam. Trekking is one of the top attractions here. You can plan a trek to the dark forests of Banasura Peak. A boating trip in the lake and the dam is also a unique experience for the travelers.



The BanasuraSagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta, in Wayanad District .The best season to be at Banasura Sagar dam is from November to May

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Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India

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