Bhakra Damभाखड़ा बांध
One of the world's highest gravity dams, on the Sutlej.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi and the central hills
Mandi and the central hills
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Weekend Getaways
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height500 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 hrs
Base and nearbyBilaspur, Nangal
EntryFree
About Bhakra Dam
One of the highest straight gravity dams in the world, at 226 metres, built across the Sutlej and opened in 1963. Nehru called it a temple of resurgent India. Visitors can see the dam, its powerhouse and the Gobind Sagar reservoir behind it, but security rules apply, so check the visitor timings and carry an ID.
What to see and do
- 226 metre gravity dam
- Nehru's temple of resurgent India
- Powerhouse
- Reservoir view
- Carry an ID
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Bilaspur
- Gobind Sagar LakeBilaspur, Himachal Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA huge Sutlej reservoir for boating and calm views.
- Naina Devi TempleBilaspur, Himachal Pradesh · Temples & ShrinesA Shakti Peeth on a hill above Gobind Sagar.
All places in Bilaspur · All places in Himachal Pradesh
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