BHAKRA NANGAL DAM
Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
The Dam is situated across the Satluj River, Bhakra Village (upstream) in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. Its reservoir is known as 'Gobind Sagar' which stores up to 9.34 billion cubic meters of water. Jawaharlal Nehru honorably called it as the "New Temple of Resurgent India." It attracts a significant number of tourists from all over the country. Bhakra Dam is 15 KM from Nangal city. Nangal Dam is a downstream dam to Bhakra Dam. Together they are called Bhakra Nangal Dam. The Bhakra Nangal multi-purpose dams are first among the river valley development schemes taken by the government post independence. It is one of the highest gravity dams in the world. The Gobindsagar reservoir created by the dam is the third largest reservoir in India. It holds water in right ways and prevents the fields from being damaged during monsoons. It has ten power generators on either of its sides. Also, it is the fourth largest dam after the Tehri Dam.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
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 | 08:00 AM | 03:15 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Khajiyan Bus Stand |
66 KM | 9418000529 |
 Nangal Railway Station |
14 KM | 139 |
 Shimla Airport |
142 KM | 01772736835 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottles and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tarsu | 12 KM |
Nearest Temples
SHRI NAINA DEVI TEMPLE
Devi defeated the Mahishasura and took out both his eyes
Nearest Attractions
Rope WayNAINA DEVI ROPEWAY
Ropeway is situated on a hilltop and famous for car cable
CavesVYAS CAVE
One of the Famous and Oldest religious place in Bilaspur
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