Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam), Hospet, Karnataka

About Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam)

Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is constructed across the river Tungabhadra. Tungabhadra River was also known by the name of Pampa.
Tungabhadra River is formed by confluence of Tung River & Bhadra River.
Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is the one of the biggest dam of Karnataka.
The maximum storage capacity of Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is 135 TMCft.
The main architect of the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) was Dr.Thirumalai Iyengar (Civil Engineer, Madras).
The water of the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is used for multi purpose such as for Generation of Electricity, Irrigation etc.

Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) Tourist Spot


Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is one of the tourist spot of Karnataka. Especially on 15th of August of every year (Every Independence Day)
It's really worth to see the flow of water from the dam. All gates (33 gates) will be kept open on 15th of August. The water coming out from the all
gates will creates happiness in the hearts of every body who came to see the TB Dam.
Totally, the sight of the TB dam on 15 th August is simply amazing.
Don't miss the sight of the TB Dam on 15 th August. Thousand of visitors throng at TB Dam to enjoy the Grandeur point.
Illumination system of the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) will gives special effect to the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) at nights.


Recreation Facilities at Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam)


Visitors can also enjoy following facilities at Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam)

Musial Fountain

Children's Park

An aquarium

The light house located at the top of the mount, beside the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam).



Location of Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam)


Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is located on the National High Way 14, and it is 5 km (kilo Meter) away from the Hospet City .


Reach Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) by BUS
Road Distance between Bangalore/Bengaluru and Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is approximately 30KM.
you can reach Hospet City by Government Buses are from Private travels. You can stay at Hospet (Hotels) and get fresh than reach the Government
Bus Station, and catch the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) bus. Or you can catch private auto, cabs. Another option is to approach and hire a vehicle form
travel agents and reach to Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam). The bus/auto fare from Hospet City to Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is approximately 10 Rupees (max).

Reach Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam)/Hospet by Train

You can reach Hospet city from Bangalore / Bengaluru by catching the train Hampi Express 6591 & 6592.
After reaching Hospet You can stay at Hospet (Hotels) and get fresh than reach the Government
Bus Station, and catch the Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) bus. Or you can catch private auto, cabs. Another option is to approach and hire a vehicle form
travel agents and reach to Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam). The bus/auto fare from Hospet City to Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is approximately 10 Rupees (max).

Reach Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam)/Hospet by Own Vehicle Cab/car

You can reach the Hospet city by taking the National High way 14 (NH14), which connects you Hospet city from Bangalore.
than you can reach Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) from Hospet. Tungabhadra Dam (TB Dam) is 5 KM away from Hospet City.


Hotels / Staying in Hospet

You can stay at Hospet city in following Hotels.


Lokare lodge, Hospet

Hotel Mayura Vijayanagar

Hotel Priyadarshini - /business/5311-Hotel-Priyadarshini-Hospet-Karnataka.aspx

Hotel Malligi - /business/5309-Hotel-Malligi-Hospet-Karnatak

Hotel Hampi International - /business/5310-Hotel-Hampi-International-Hospet-Karnataka.aspx

Shanbhag Towers International

Royal Orchid Central, Kireeti - /business/5314-Royal-Orchid-Central-Kireeti-Hospet.aspx

Vijayshree Heritage Village - /business/5314-Royal-Orchid-Central-Kireeti-Hospet.aspx

KSTDC Cottages