The tungabhadra dam is also known as pampa sagar is constructed across the tungabhadra river, a tributary of the krishna river. The dam is in munirabad, koppal district of karnataka. It is multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control etc. This is a joint project of karnataka and andrapradesh. Tungabhadra dam is near heritage site Hampi. Few miles upstream the tungabhadra river from mantralayam town, interstate barrage is located which supplies water for irrigation in karnataka and andhra pradesh on the right bank of river.
There is also a beautiful garden which is very huge and very bright and colourful. It is little commercial. There are private buses to take people up to light house which run from 9 to 6. The gates open in 7:30 in the morning. We reached there at 8 amd walked to see the gardens and the beautiful view of the reservoir. The view from the top is marvellous and surrounded by greenery. It is a picture perfect spot if u visit early in the morning.. You can also find go for peddle boating which is very experience. They charge very less. The lake is well maintained and the peddle boats are also attractive and colourful.
