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HIRAKUD DAM

Hirakud, Sambalpur, Odisha, India

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Only 15 Km North of Sambalpur, the longest Earthen dam of the world stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi, which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.Kms., more than twice the area of Srilanka. The bulk of Hirakud dam contains Earth, concrete and masonry materials sufficient to make a road 8 metres wide and pave it from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Amritsar to Dibrugarh in Assam. From horizon to horizon the resorvoir forms the largest artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 Sq.Kms. and a shore line over 640 Kms. A 21 KM drive on the dyke offers a unique experience of calm serenity and majesty of nature. One can enjoy the sight of mighty Hirakud dam and the fantastic expanse of water from the top of the revolving minarate called Gandhi Minar.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

November to March

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.

  • 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 06:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Hirakud Bus Stand
4.6 KM 18003451122
Sambalpur Junction
13 KM 08404993146
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
608 KM 05422623060

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
Hirakud 3.2 KM

Nearest Temples

BIMALESWAR HUMA TEMPLE
 Tabada, Sambalpur, Odisha, India

Temple was built in 16th century by Anangabhima Deva-III

Distance: 43.2 KM

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HIRAKUD DAM

Hirakud Dam, Hirakud, Odisha, India

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