URI DAM
Boniyar, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Uri Dam is a 480 MW hydroelectric power station on the Jhelum River near Uri in Baramula district of the Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located very near to the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan. The station is largely built under a hill with a 10 KM tunnel. It is of the run-of-the-river type without a large dam, since the Indus Waters Treaty gives Pakistan the exclusive right to regulate the Jhelum River. On 4 July 2014 a 240 MW Uri-II power project which is a new project located just downstream of Uri I, was inaugurated. The station is operated by the NHPC. Plans to expand it with a 250 MW Uri-II plant were announced in 1998. The government of Pakistan has objected to this, saying it violates the Indus Waters Treaty. On 4 July 2014 a 240 MW Uri-II power project which is a new project located just downstream of Uri-I, was inaugurated.
Interesting Facts
- The project was awarded by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation in October 1989 to a European consortium called Uri Civil led by Swedish Skanska and including Swedish NCC and ABB and British Kvaerner Boving.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to June
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 | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Uri Bus Stand |
23 KM | 01942457301 |
 Baramula Railway Station |
27 KM | 139 |
 Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport |
82 KM | 01942303311 |
What to Carry
- Take Water Bottles and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Buniyar | 6.5 KM |
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