12 Most Scenic Dams In India You Must Visit

Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand): Located on the Bhagirathi River, Tehri Dam offers stunning views of the Himalayas and the crystal-clear waters of the Tehri Reservoir.

Bhakra Nangal Dam (Himachal Pradesh): Built on the Sutlej River, Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of the highest gravity dams in the world, and the reservoir offers picturesque views of the surrounding hills.

Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat): Situated on the Narmada River, the Sardar Sarovar Dam provides panoramic views of the river and the lush greenery around.

Hirakud Dam (Odisha): Located on the Mahanadi River, Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world and offers scenic views of the reservoir and the nearby hills.

Mullaperiyar Dam (Kerala/Tamil Nadu): Positioned in the Western Ghats, Mullaperiyar Dam provides stunning views of the Periyar Lake and the forested hills.

Idukki Dam (Kerala): Nestled in the Western Ghats, Idukki Dam offers mesmerizing views of the Idukki Reservoir and the surrounding mountains.

Loktak Lake (Manipur): Although not a conventional dam, Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, and the floating phumdis (vegetation) on the lake create a unique and scenic landscape.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (Telangana/Andhra Pradesh): Built on the Krishna River, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam offers scenic views of the reservoir and the lush greenery around it.

Koyna Dam (Maharashtra): Surrounded by the Sahyadri Range, Koyna Dam provides picturesque views of the Koyna Reservoir and the Western Ghats.

Nathpa Jhakri Dam (Himachal Pradesh): Situated on the Sutlej River, Nathpa Jhakri Dam offers stunning views of the valley and the river flowing through the mountains.

Mettur Dam (Tamil Nadu): Built on the Kaveri River, Mettur Dam provides scenic views of the reservoir and the greenery around it.

Dhom Dam (Maharashtra): Located in the Western Ghats, Dhom Dam offers beautiful views of the Krishna River and the nearby hills.