What to expect
Highlights
- The green reservoir among the boulders.
- Coracle rides on the water.
- The paddy-and-rock scenery.
Sanapur Dam
A scenic reservoir and lake near Sanapur on the Anegundi side of the Tungabhadra, its emerald water ringed by paddy and boulders — a popular offbeat spot for coracle rides and quiet views. This dam guide is organized from Gangavathi in Koppal 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 Sanapur Dam.
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Typedam
Nearest baseGangavathi
DistrictKoppal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit4→The Sanapur lake and dam lie on the Anegundi side of the Tungabhadra near Gangavathi, an emerald reservoir ringed by paddy fields and boulders.
A popular offbeat spot, it is known for coracle rides and quiet views away from the Hampi crowds.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Sanapur on the Anegundi–Gangavathi road; reached by road.
- Do not swim — the water is deep with strong undercurrents; take a coracle with a local boatman instead.
Distance by road
- Hosapete35 km
- Ballari90 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Kalaburagi190 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Koppal; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings and late afternoons.
Weather in Sanapur DamSeasonal guide
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Today at Sanapur Dam
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:35 pm
Golden hour best light5:35 pm–6:35 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:35 pm–7:00 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Deep water with dangerous currents — do not swim; use a coracle and stay behind barriers on the bund.
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Sanapur Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings and late afternoons
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting here
How to reach Sanapur Dam
On the Anegundi–Gangavathi road near Sanapur; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Sanapur Dam is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Sanapur Dam
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Sanapur Dam
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When is the best time to visit Sanapur Dam?
October to February; mornings and late afternoons.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sanapur Dam?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Sanapur Dam?
Near Sanapur on the Anegundi–Gangavathi road; reached by road. Do not swim — the water is deep with strong undercurrents; take a coracle with a local boatman instead.
How much time do I need for Sanapur Dam?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Sanapur Dam?
Nearby you can pair Anjanadri Hill (2.2 km), Pampa Sarovar (4.7 km), Sri Ranganatha Temple, Anegundi (6.2 km), Gagan Mahal, Anegundi (6.3 km).
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Sanapur Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Sanapur Dam itself yet. These cover Gangavathi, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Karnataka-wide guides & itineraries
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Image credits
Photographs: Japleenpasricha, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.