Sankagiri Fort

Sankagiri Fort is a historical fort maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is located 22 km from the city of Erode and 38 km from Salem.

Sankagiri Fort is steeped in history. The boulder-strewn rocky hill and the ruins of the fort make for a charming locale and from the hill you can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. You can ascend the fort from two flanks of the hill; one is relatively easy but the other is tough. There are two oil godowns at the fort and a Varadharaja temple. This apart there are two official buildings and a memorial park.

From Sankaragiri, you could visit the Mettur Dam. The charming hill resort, Yercaud is close by too.

Sathanur Dam

Sathanur Dam is formed by Sathanur reservoir, one of the major dams in Tamil Nadu. It is constructed across the . Sathanur Dam is constructed across the Thenpennai River also called as Pennaiyar River in Thandarampet taluk among Chennakesava Hills.  And if you want to cool off, there’s a swimming pool too. Do check out the Sathanur Crocodile Farm where you can see these large beasts at fairly close quarters. The fish conservation area or fish grotto, sadly, is quite badly maintained so chances are that you may be disappointed. The lake adjacent to the dam is very beautiful – a large expanse of gleaming water bordered by lush greenery.

Shathanala Project dam

Shathanala Project is an Medium Irrigation Project constructed across Sathnala river near Kapna (V), Jainath(M), Adilabad District.This Project was commissioned in Dec.1977 vide G.O.Ms.No. 941 dt: 14.12.1978 to irrigate an ayacut of 240000 Ac.

In precedent rains in the year 1995 the maxium flood discharge was observed as 53285 cuses. To accommodate extra flood i.e 8280 cuses a Saddle dam was formed on left flank for a length of 210 m with 1 m head of discharge.

The Government has accorded administrative approval for 1137.74 Crores for Projects

 

Located near Kapna village at a distance of 16 Kms from Adilabad is the Sathnala dam, built across the river Sathnala. It is a famous picnic spot.

 

Savadatti Fort

Parasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. magnificent fort of Parashghad, dating back to the 10th century and built by famous rulers of Ratta dynasty Parasgad 

he 18th century Savadatti Fort has 8 bastions. The Kadasiddeshwara Temple is located at the center of the Fort  From here,  you can get  a view of the entire Savadatti town. The temple is surrounded by four bastions. Around the Kadasiddheshwara Temple, in the inner chajja (balcony, eaves or overhanging gallery) of the prakara (the walls that enclose the temple complexes), are a row of beautiful carvings of geometrical patters with over two hundred designs, some of which are painted.

The Salaulim Dam

The Salaulim Dam located on the Salaulim River, a tributary of the Zuari River in Goa, India, is an integral component of the Salaulim Irrigation Project which envisages benefits of irrigation and drinking water supply.

The best time to visit Selaulim Dam is during the monsoons when the skies loom with heavy clouds and the Western Ghats, which form a majestic backdrop to the dam, are clothed in mist. The lush greenery and the mist-kissed mountains with the gleaming waters make for an overwhelming sight.

To get to the Selaulim Dam, take the road from Margao. Once you arrive at Sanguem crossing Curchorem, you will find the dam. The drive from Margao to the Selaulim Dam is very scenic and you will enjoy it for sure.

Vehicles are not permitted near the dam; you will have to park outside the security cordon. Entry is allowed only into the garden for which you have to pay a minimal fee.

Sethuparvati Dam

Kundala is an idyllic place in Munnar located on the way to Top Station or Top Slip. Surrounded by rolling hills and valleys of dense forests, Kundala is known for the Kundala Arch Dam or Sethuparvati Dam and Kundala Lake. Kundala is situated about 27 km from the town of Munnar at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level.

The picturesque setting of this 70 ft-high arch-shaped dam is a great tourist attraction due to its strategic location near Munnar and the exotic viewpoints from this place. From Munnar you have to commute just 20 km before you come upon this wonderful locale.

On the way to Top Station or Top Slip in Munnar, you will encounter Kundala Lake and the Sethuparvati Dam. The locale is about 1700 meters or 5940 ft above sea level. It is located near another prominent tourist location, the Mattupetty Lake.

Shivaji fort

Shivaji, founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1664, was well known for his forts; he was in possession of around 370 at the time of his death.

Midway up the hill is the many-centuries-old Shantadurga Temple that is known for its serenity. From the top of the fort there is a stunning aerial view of the entire village including the Kali River and the bridge running over it. The view of the sun setting in the Arabian Sea is a panoramic sight and an exceptional experience. The 17th century Dargah in the forts attracts many Muslim pilgrims.

At approximately 2 kms north of the fort is the village called Shiveshvar that has the fortress called Kot Shiveshvar (mentioned in the Mangalore Treaty between Tipu Sultan and the East India Company, as well as in earlier historical accounts). This was built exclusively for guarding the northern borders of Canara (Kanada). It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate and subsequently its fortunes were connected to the Sadashivgad Fort. This fort is a complete ruin though you can see the remnants of the eastern gate, a Muslim graveyard, a well and a tunnel. Shivaji fort