
Banasura Sagar Dam
Padinjarathara, Kerala, India
India's largest earthen dam — an island-scattered blue expanse under Banasura hill, with speedboats and the zipline over the view.
Why visit: Wayanad's grandest waterscape and its meenmutty falls trail.
- ›Island speedboats
- ›Dam-top walk
- ›Banasura hills trek
- ›Zipline
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Best time
Sep–May
Entry fee
₹100 + boats
Est. budget
₹300–800
Duration
Half day
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