What to expect
Highlights
- The dam, reservoir and viewpoints.
- The landscaped garden and evening musical fountain.
- Spectacular gate-release flows after heavy rain.
Tungabhadra Dam
The Tungabhadra Dam, near Hosapete about 15 km from Hampi, is a large masonry-and-earth dam across the Tungabhadra river completed in 1953 for irrigation and power. Its long reservoir supplies much of the surrounding region.
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Tungabhadra Dam
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Plan Tungabhadra Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseHosapete
Best timeJuly to October to see the reservoir full and the gates open
Time needed1 to 1
EntrySmall entry fee
Nearest town/baseHosapete
DistrictVijayanagara
Place typedam
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The Tungabhadra Dam, near Hosapete about 15 km from Hampi, is a large masonry-and-earth dam across the Tungabhadra river completed in 1953 for irrigation and power. Its long reservoir supplies much of the surrounding region.
On the dam side are a landscaped Japanese-style garden, a musical fountain in the evening, an aquarium and viewpoints over the water; the sight is most dramatic in the monsoon and just after, when the crest gates are opened.
Visiting
Tungabhadra Dam — at a glance
TimingsGarden/viewpoints by day; musical fountain in the evening
Best timeJuly to October for a full reservoir
Entry: Small entry fee
Getting there: ~5 km from Hosapete, ~15 km from Hampi
Garden, fountain and reservoir; gates open dramatically post-monsoon.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 5 km from Hosapete and ~15 km from Hampi; reached by auto, taxi or bus.
- A small entry fee applies; the musical fountain runs in the evening — check timings locally.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru340 km
- Hubballi145 km
- Hyderabad360 km
- Ballari65 km
- Badami140 km
Road km to Vijayanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
July to October to see the reservoir full and the gates open; the garden is pleasant year-round.
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Visitor notes
- Small entry fee; a working dam — follow security and photography restrictions.
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Tungabhadra Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Tungabhadra Dam?
July to October to see the reservoir full and the gates open; the garden is pleasant year-round.
What are the entry fee and timings at Tungabhadra Dam?
Entry: Small entry fee. Timings: Garden/viewpoints by day; musical fountain in the evening. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Tungabhadra Dam?
About 5 km from Hosapete and ~15 km from Hampi; reached by auto, taxi or bus. A small entry fee applies; the musical fountain runs in the evening — check timings locally.
How much time do I need for Tungabhadra Dam?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Tungabhadra Dam?
Nearby you can pair Lakshmi Narasimha Statue (15.3 km), Sasivekalu Ganesha (15.5 km), Hemakuta Hill (15.5 km), Virupaksha Temple (15.6 km).
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