Banasura Sagar Dam Has Exotic View All Around It
Banasura Sagar Dam that holds the Karamanathodu stream of the Kabini River is actually a part of Banasura project in India that was started in 1979 and a dam and canal was constructed. The main aim of this project was to sustain the Kakkayam Hydro power project to supply water that is needed for drinking and irrigation to those areas that suffered from shortage of water during the dry seasons.
It is India's largest dam and Asia's second largest dam. Tourists from all over the world never forget to visit this beautiful spot for a life time experience. Groups plan this tour and charter bus rental to just take a peek at the exotic view of the dam as well as the surrounding regions.
The dam is formed with stacks of massive boulders and stones. There is an array of mountains seen in the backdrop. The dam is erected on the Banasura Lake, whereas the close by mountains is called Banasura hills. Legendary story is that King Banasura, who ruled the Asuras, commenced a harsh penance on these hills, so they are named after him.
Banasura Sagar Dam extends to a broad area full of crystal clear water. It is untouched and surrounded among the hills and is a supreme beauty. It is stretched out at 21 km away from Kalpetta in Wayanad district. It is nestled in Western Ghats of Kerala.
Within the reservoir small and green islands are scattered here and there that took shape, when the flooded lake waterlogged the surrounding areas. This dam has a wide area that is bordered by water on one side and bounded by the magnificent hills on the other part. These hills offer a green landscape picture with a heavenly charisma.
Tourists crowd this place for a boat trip and watching the majestic natural environment is an amazing experience. You can get all the peace in this destination, so make your bus tickets booking online or through a travel agent, for a Kerala tour package and plan a memorable vacation.
Banasura Sagar Dam is a perfect picnic spot that is bounded by nature's gift with the sound of flowing water that gives a sense of freshness. Actually, this dam is a complete picture of landscape scenery that mesmerizes all the visitors. With the mountains, it also gives an ideal opportunity for the tourists to carry out a trekking activity.
You can buy bus tickets and travel up to Padinjarathara from Kalpetta. From here you can proceed by jeeps that are available here. There are many other places nearby that can be visited. Wayanad is rich land of history and culture. It has a wide range of virgin rainforests spread in the Western Ghats. There are several National parks nestled among the green paradise, which is home to numerous wildlife and is a must holiday location for nature lovers and wild life fanatics.
Wayanad is called the €Land of Paddy' and also the €Land of Spices'. There are also evidences in the form of relics and edicts that are found in several parts, which portrays that this place was important during the prehistoric era. There is countless number of waterfalls, hills, pilgrimage places to be toured in Wayanad.
It is India's largest dam and Asia's second largest dam. Tourists from all over the world never forget to visit this beautiful spot for a life time experience. Groups plan this tour and charter bus rental to just take a peek at the exotic view of the dam as well as the surrounding regions.
The dam is formed with stacks of massive boulders and stones. There is an array of mountains seen in the backdrop. The dam is erected on the Banasura Lake, whereas the close by mountains is called Banasura hills. Legendary story is that King Banasura, who ruled the Asuras, commenced a harsh penance on these hills, so they are named after him.
Banasura Sagar Dam extends to a broad area full of crystal clear water. It is untouched and surrounded among the hills and is a supreme beauty. It is stretched out at 21 km away from Kalpetta in Wayanad district. It is nestled in Western Ghats of Kerala.
Within the reservoir small and green islands are scattered here and there that took shape, when the flooded lake waterlogged the surrounding areas. This dam has a wide area that is bordered by water on one side and bounded by the magnificent hills on the other part. These hills offer a green landscape picture with a heavenly charisma.
Tourists crowd this place for a boat trip and watching the majestic natural environment is an amazing experience. You can get all the peace in this destination, so make your bus tickets booking online or through a travel agent, for a Kerala tour package and plan a memorable vacation.
Banasura Sagar Dam is a perfect picnic spot that is bounded by nature's gift with the sound of flowing water that gives a sense of freshness. Actually, this dam is a complete picture of landscape scenery that mesmerizes all the visitors. With the mountains, it also gives an ideal opportunity for the tourists to carry out a trekking activity.
You can buy bus tickets and travel up to Padinjarathara from Kalpetta. From here you can proceed by jeeps that are available here. There are many other places nearby that can be visited. Wayanad is rich land of history and culture. It has a wide range of virgin rainforests spread in the Western Ghats. There are several National parks nestled among the green paradise, which is home to numerous wildlife and is a must holiday location for nature lovers and wild life fanatics.
Wayanad is called the €Land of Paddy' and also the €Land of Spices'. There are also evidences in the form of relics and edicts that are found in several parts, which portrays that this place was important during the prehistoric era. There is countless number of waterfalls, hills, pilgrimage places to be toured in Wayanad.
