Ajwa, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Ajwa Dam is an earthen dam that was built early 20th century by the then ruler of Vadodara, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad-III. Its main aim was to provide water to the residents of Vadodara. Although the population of Vadodara at that time was 100,000 it was the ruler's vision to build the reservoir three times larger. This reservoir has the ability to attend to the water requirements of about 300,000 people residing in the Eastern parts of the city. The dam is about 5 KM long. It can store water to the height of 211 feet above the sea level (its overflow level). The floor of the reservoir is at around 196 feet. It is connected to the Vishwamitri river which flows through the city of Vadodara, so that excess water in event of floods is dispatched to this river. The reservoir has 62 gates.
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4 HoursCrowded Period
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March to JulyDo's & Dont's
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 08:00 AM | 07:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Halol Bus Stand
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25 KM | 1800233666666 |
Vadodara Railway Station |
26 KM | 139 |
Vadodara Airport
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22 KM | 912652492221 |
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Parking is Available for 10 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Waghodia | 15 KM |
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