Banasura Sagar Dam situated at twenty one kilometer from Wayanad Kalpetta is located in the Western Ghats area. It is the second largest earthen dam in whole of Asia and is an excellent trekking spot for Wayanad tourists. It is a major tourist attraction and has the distinction of being an eye-catching picnic spot.
Banasura Sagar dam is built across the tributary Karamanthodu of the calm and beautiful river Kabani. The reservoir is spread over a group of small, green islands. While on trip to the Banasura Sagar dam, you should never forget to take a boat trip and view the majestic Banasura Hills in the backdrop. This scenic view point will be a pleasurable experience that could be cherished for years to come.
Banasura Sagar Dam, which stores the Karamanathodu tributary, is a part of the Indian Banasura Sagar Project comprising dam and a canal project initiated in the year 1979. The objective of the Banasura Sagar project is to support the Kakkayam Hydro electric power project. This project aims at satisfying the demand for irrigation and drinking water in the seasonally dry water scarcity region.
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