Banasura Sagar Dam Wayanad | Asia's second largest earth dam | Banasura Dam Speed Boating

Banasura Sagar Dam Wayanad | Asia's second largest earth dam | Banasura Dam Speed Boating
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Banasura Sagar dam in Wayanada Kalpetta is considered to be the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia. Banasura sagar Dam is constructed across the Karamanathodu River, a tributary of River Kabini in 1979.The dam is at the foothills of Banasura hills, which got its name from 'Banasura', the son of King Mahabali, the famous ruler of Kerala. It is said that 'Banasura' undertook severe penance in this hills. Banasura hill is the second largest hill in Wayanad next to chembra peak. Dam is around 1 KM in length. Boating, zipline, trekking to banasura hills, childrens park etc are available activities. Dam reservoir offers awesome views with several green island patches half submerged.
Banasura Hill Resort on the other side of Banasura hills is the largest earth resort in the world. Worlds largest floating solar panel is also placed in Banasura Sagar Dam reservoir. This beautiful Dam is a must visit in your Wayanad Trip.

Banasura Sagar Dam Wayanad
Largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia, the Banasura Sagar dam is located at Padinjarethara near Kalpetta in Wayanad. An ideal place for boating and trekking, the place also has a garden. It is among the most popular picnic locations in the district along with its multitude of boating options.

Banasura Sagar Dam, which 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.

In the dam's reservoir there is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. The islands with the Banasura hills are in the background view. It is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia. The dam is made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders.

The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta, in Wayanad District of Kerala in the Western Ghats. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and a starting point for hikes into the surrounding mountains. It is an important tourist attraction. Banasura Sagar Dam is at the foot of the Banasura Hill.

The Banasura Sagar Dam is named after Banasura, the son of Mahabali who as per local Hindu mythological belief was a very respected king of Kerala

The dam has become a popular tourist destination. Many people visit the place to go trekking at the Banasura Hill & speed boating at Banasura Sagar Dam. The Banasura Hill Resort, located about 20 km from the dam was rated as Asia's largest Earthen Resort by BBC. Speed & pedal boats are available & are major hits with tourists. Speed boat ride, in particular, is an exhilarating experience & not to be missed.
The actual missions for this dam is 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 the Hydel project. It has India's first Solar Atop Dam.




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Banasura sagar dam in wayanad kalpetta is considered to be the largest earth dam in india and the second largest in Asia. Boating, zipline, trekking to banasura hills, childrens park etc are available activities. Thise beautiful Dam is a must visit in your wayanad Trip.

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Banasura Sagar Dam Wayanad | Asia's second largest earth dam
Banasura Sagar Dam
Largest Earth Dam In Asia
Banasura Sagar Dam Wayanad
Tourist Place in Wayanad
Banasura Dam Speed Boating