The largest dam in Karnataka is Tungabhadra dam and is situated 5 km away from Hospet town. The dam offers beautiful landscape and thousands of visitors come here every year to enjoy all the beauty. The road to this place is pretty interesting. On the way once can see surrounding hills and coffee plantations.
One cannot go straight ahead once reaching the dam as the entry is restricted due to security reasons. But there is a light house near the dam where one can climb and take in the fantastic site of the place. There is also a garden near the dam which has been funded by the government of Karnataka. The garden remains closed from May to June during monsoons. The best time to be here would be in the month of August. On 15th August, water is released as a sign of Independence.
