What to expect
Highlights
- The reservoir and forested backwaters.
- The dam bund and its views.
- The link with the Chincholi sanctuary.
Chandrampalli Dam
A 1970s dam across the Mullamari tributary of the Bhima near Chincholi, its reservoir and forested backwaters a scenic day-trip and trekking spot on the edge of the wildlife sanctuary. This dam guide is organized from Chincholi in Kalaburagi district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Chandrampalli Dam.
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Chandrampalli Dam
Place
Practical guide
Plan Chandrampalli Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseChincholi
Best timeAugust to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree or nominal
Nearest town/baseChincholi
DistrictKalaburagi
Place typedam
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
A 1970s dam across the Mullamari tributary of the Bhima near Chincholi, its reservoir and forested backwaters a scenic day-trip and trekking spot on the edge of the wildlife sanctuary. This dam guide is organized from Chincholi in Kalaburagi district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Chandrampalli Dam.
Chandrampalli Dam, built in the 1970s across the Mullamari tributary of the Bhima near Chincholi, holds a reservoir fringed by forest.
Its backwaters and green surroundings make it a scenic day-trip and light trekking spot on the edge of the wildlife sanctuary.
Visiting
Chandrampalli Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to February; fullest after the monsoon
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting there: Near Chincholi, ~60 km from Kalaburagi; by road
A dam and forested backwater — stay behind barriers and mind slippery banks.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Chincholi, about 60 km from Kalaburagi; reached by road with a vehicle.
- Combine it with the Chincholi wildlife sanctuary on one trip.
Distance by road
- Solapur110 km
- Bidar120 km
- Vijayapura150 km
- Hyderabad215 km
- Bengaluru610 km
Road km to Kalaburagi; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
August to February; fullest and greenest after the monsoon.
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Visitor notes
- A working dam near a forest — stay behind barriers and mind slippery banks.
Safety
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Where Chandrampalli Dam is
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Chandrampalli Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chandrampalli Dam?
August to February; fullest and greenest after the monsoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chandrampalli Dam?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Chandrampalli Dam?
Near Chincholi, about 60 km from Kalaburagi; reached by road with a vehicle. Combine it with the Chincholi wildlife sanctuary on one trip.
How much time do I need for Chandrampalli Dam?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Chandrampalli Dam?
Nearby you can pair Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary (5.8 km), Malkhed (Manyakheta) (49.5 km), Bennethora Dam (49.9 km), Buddha Vihar (65.4 km).
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