LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI SAGAR DAM (ALMATTI DAM)
Araladinni, Karnataka, India
Alamatti Dam also known as Lal Bahadur Shastri dam is one of the most important dam projects in Karnataka state built across the Krishna River. It is considered as a new dam, since the construction of this dam was started in the year 2005. This dam is used for various purposes such as irrigation, water supply and generation of hydroelectricity and it has the capacity of 290 MW hydroelectricity generation per year. This dam has totally twenty six gates. The facilities used by the Alamatti are five 55 MW generators and one 15 MW generator and the target annual electric output of the Alamatti Dam is 560 MU. After the usage of water for power generation, it has been released to Narayanpur reservoir to serve the downstream irrigation needs.
Interesting Facts
- There are seven terraced gardens near Alamatti Dam, developed as a picnic spot in this dam area
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
August to March
Do's & Dont's
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
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Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 05:30 PM | 20 | 10 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Nidagundi Bus Stand |
7 KM | 9449596666 |
 Almatti Railway Station |
2.3 KM | 139 |
 Hubballi Airport |
160 KM | 08362237921 |
What to Carry
- Take water bottles & snacks.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nidgundi | 7 KM |
Nearest Temples
BADAMI CAVE TEMPLES
The caves were built on the basis of Nagara and Dravida architecture
AIHOLE DURGA DEVI TEMPLE
Durga is the protector of the fort here
AIHOLE LADKHAN TEMPLE
The Temple was built around 450 A.D
SRI KUDALA SANGAMESWARA TEMPLE
Famous rivers Krishna and Ghataprabha merge here
Nearest Attractions
CavesRAVANA PHADI CAVE
This stone cut is of 6th century engineering of the Chalukya line
Heritage MonumentsGROUP OF MONUMENTS AT PATTADAKAL
It is Famous for its Chalukya style of architecture
Heritage MonumentsASAR MAHAL
Used to serve as a Hall of Justice for King Mohammed Adil Shah
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