SARDAR SAROVAR DAM
Vadgam, Narmada, Gujarat, India
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, receive water and electricity supplied from the dam. The foundation stone of the project was laid out by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 5 April 1961. The project took form in 1979 as part of a development scheme funded by the World Bank through their International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to increase irrigation and produce hydroelectricity, using a loan of US$200 million. The construction for dam begun in 1987, but the project was stalled by the Supreme Court of India in 1995 in the backdrop of Narmada Bachao Andolan over concerns of displacement of people.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 30 | 10 |
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Rajpipla Bus Stand |
28 KM | 1800233666666 |
 Rajpipla Railway Station |
29 KM | 139 |
 Vadodara Airport |
98 KM | 02652492221 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottles and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kevadia | 9 KM |
Nearest Temples
SHRI SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR
One of the biggest Swaminarayana Temple
SHRI RANCHHODRAIJI TEMPLE
Lord Krishna left the war and came here
Nearest Attractions
FortLAXMI VILAS PALACE
Laxmi Vilas Palace is one of the majestic structures in India
BoatingSURSAGAR LAKE BOATING
Lake was rebuilt with stone masonry in the 18th Century
DamAJWA DAM
The dam is about 5 km long. It can store water to the height of 211 feet above the sea level
CHAMPANER PAVAGADH
It was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2004
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