5 Picturesque Dams Around Chandigarh That You Must Visit!

By Apoorva Agrawal

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SISWAN DAM

This beautiful place has surely been underestimated, Siswan dam is located just on the outskirts of Chandigarh. It is surrounded by forests and the exotic variety of birds found in the area are a treat to the eyes. The icing on the cake here is the jeep safari in the jungle. It is ideal to visit the place in the rainy season. Location: About 20-25kms away from Chandigarh, Siswan, Punjab

KAUSHALYA DAM

Home to many endangered migratory birds, Kaushalya dam is situated on river Ghaggar. It is considered an excellent getaway spot for most of Chandigarhians. The serenity of the place surely brings peace to everyone. Location: About 21kms away from Chandigarh, Pinjore, Haryana

PERCH DAM

With a beautiful view of Shivalik Range, this place is a treat to the eyes, although the road journey is a bit tiring because of the bad roads and hilly terrain but it is all worth it in the end. This is an earth-filled dam and falls under the Kandi Area Development Project. The dam also has a temple situated nearby. Location:About 10kms away from Chandigarh, Mohali

JAYANTI DAM

Located in the vicinity of infamous Jayanti Devi temple, this dam needs no mention. Located just 10 minutes away from the temple, this area was undertaken by the Punjab Soil and Water Conservation Department, and a small reservoir has been built up for the water storage and conservation. The place serves as a tourist and religious destination. Location: About 8-10kms away from Chandigarh

BHAKRA NANGAL DAM

Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of the most famous dams in the world, made around the river Sutlej, it is the world's highest straight gravity dam. Its construction was finished in the year 1963. The creation of the dam led to the making of a small reservoir, Gobind Sagar, and is a major attraction for the tourists. Apart from this, the dam has provisions for boating and accommodation also. Location: Located about 115kms from Chandigarh, Bilaspur, Jangal Mehduda Bhakhra, Himachal Pradesh