The picturesque Banasura Sagar Dam is the largest
earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and an ideal starting
point for hikes into the surrounding scenic mountains.It is an important
tourist attraction. Banasura Sagar Dam is at the foot of the Banasura Hill.Located in the
midst of lovely, mist-clad hills with a wildlife sanctuary and park full of
flowering trees, this spot of enchantment has no parallel elsewhere. With its
placid crystal clear waters Banasura is a wonderful picnic spot. There is a
mini hydel project here.
At Kalpetta, which once used to be the stronghold of the Jains in Kerala, you also have the attraction of historic monuments like the Ananthanathaswami Jain Temple near Puliyarmala. Boating facilities in the dam and trekking trails leading from here draw many outdoor enthusiasts.
Getting there,
Nearest railway station is kozhikode, about 73 km
Nearest railway station is kozhikode, about 73 km
Nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, about 86 km from Kozhikode town
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