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.
Practical guide
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 here
How to reach Tungabhadra Dam
~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 Ananthasayana Temple (5.2 km), Jambunatha Temple (8.5 km), Malapanagudi Aqueduct (11.4 km), Prasanna Virupaksha Temple (15.2 km).
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Image credits
- Tungabhadra Dam:Sanyam Bahga, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0