Banasura Dam

The Banasura Sagar Dam is a gravity dam on the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The dam is located in the Banasura Hill Range. It is the largest earthen dam in India. The reservoir created by the dam is the largest artificial lake in Kerala.

The Banasura Dam is a gravity dam on the Karamanathodu River in Wayanad district, Kerala, India. It is the largest earthen dam in India. The dam was constructed between 1979 and 2001, and is the second largest earthen dam in the world. The dam is named after Banasura, a legendary king of the Daityas. The dam created the Banasura Sagar reservoir, with a capacity of 2,391 million cubic metres. The reservoir provides irrigation for over 164,000 hectares of land, and hydroelectric power to the state of Kerala.

Banasura Hill Resort is a resort located in Wayanad, Kerala, India.

The best time to visit Banasura Dam is from September to February.

There is no specific hotel near Banasura Dam. However, there are several hotels in Wayanad that are within close proximity to the dam.

There is no public transport to Banasura Dam. One can take a taxi from Kalpetta or hire a private vehicle to reach the Dam.