Almatti Dam If you are making trip to India, do not forget to visit the Northern part of Karnataka, Bijapur. There are various sites and features you will not want to miss out on. One of the most attractive features you will definitely want to visit is the Almatti Dam. It is located a long River Krishna. Considering that it is barely 9 years old since it was built in 2005, Almatti is a relatively new must-visit tourist attraction. It serves as the major Upper Krishna Project reservoir utilizing the Kaplan Turbines. This dam has become one of the most important sources of income to the people of Karnataka. It is a physically and economically viable project. The water released into Narayanpur reservoir, besides being used to generate power, it is also used for irrigation purposes. The height of this particular dam was increased by 10 metres following an order by the Supreme Court. Trip to India must include the visit to bijapur and visiting this monster dam. If you like picnics then this is the place to visit. The main reason to why Almatti Dam is recognized as picnic spot is that it has seven well-established terrace gardens. It also has a musical springs, boating facilities and many other set-ups for the visitors. You will also find a garden known as ROCK HILL situated around the Dam and artificial forest that harbours ceramic wild animals therefore making it a great tourist destination. Apart from the rock gardens and artificial forest in almatti, there are also a number of Mosques and temples for religious trip or pilgrimage and several cultural historic places nearby that would give you an overview of the ancient era of Bijapur district. These include: Anand Mahal Jama masjid Citadel Anand Mahal Gol Gumbaz Citadel Malik ?e- Maidan Narasimha Temple Kudalasangama (Temple) Bara Kaman Bijapur Palace Chandi Bawadi Lotus lake | The City Of Pride And Glory
