What to expect
Highlights
- The dam bund and reservoir.
- The open dry-country landscape.
- The birdlife along the water in season.
Bennethora Dam
An irrigation dam and reservoir on the Bennethora river in the Chittapur belt, its long bund and open water a quiet stop in the district’s dry countryside. This dam guide is organized from Chittapur 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 Bennethora Dam.
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Bennethora Dam
Place
Practical guide
Plan Bennethora Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseChittapur
Best timeAugust to December, when the reservoir is full
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseChittapur
DistrictKalaburagi
Place typedam
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
An irrigation dam and reservoir on the Bennethora river in the Chittapur belt, its long bund and open water a quiet stop in the district’s dry countryside. This dam guide is organized from Chittapur 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 Bennethora Dam.
The Bennethora Dam holds back an irrigation reservoir on the Bennethora river in the Chittapur belt of Kalaburagi district.
Its long bund and open water make a quiet stop in the district’s dry countryside, fullest after the monsoon.
Visiting
Bennethora Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to December, when the reservoir is full
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Bennethora Dam
Chittapur belt north-east of Kalaburagi; by road
A working irrigation dam — stay behind barriers near the gates.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the Chittapur belt north-east of Kalaburagi; reached by road with a vehicle.
- A quiet local spot — combine it with Sannati or Malkhed.
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 December, when the reservoir is full.
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Visitor notes
- A working irrigation dam — stay behind barriers near the gates.
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When is the best time to visit Bennethora Dam?
August to December, when the reservoir is full.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bennethora Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bennethora Dam?
In the Chittapur belt north-east of Kalaburagi; reached by road with a vehicle. A quiet local spot — combine it with Sannati or Malkhed.
How much time do I need for Bennethora Dam?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Bennethora Dam?
Nearby you can pair Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah (19.8 km), Buddha Vihar (19.8 km), Langar Ki Masjid (20.2 km), Haft Gumbaz (20.4 km).