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Bhakra Nangal Dam
Described
as 'New Temple of Resurgent India’ by Late Pandit Jawahar Lal
Nehru, the first prime minister of India, Bhakra Nangal Dam is situated
across the river Sutlej that falls under the region of Bilaspur in
Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of the largest dam in India
and highest gravity dam in the world. Nestling between the border of
Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, amidst the lush green forests, the dam
gives a fantastic view of the region and attracts huge number of
tourists from all over the India.
Bhakra Nangal Dam - Pride of India
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a combination of Bhakra dam and Nangal dam. Bhakra
dam is 13 km upstream from Nangal city and Nangal just vice versa. The
construction of the dam was started in the year 1948 and was completed
by the end of year 1963. Initially, the construction of the dam was
started by Sir Louis Dane, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. But due to
some specific reason the project got delayed and restarted by Late Prime
Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru on 17th November, 1955. The dam, which is
situated at a height of 226 m above sea-level stuns the visitor of its
height. The 90 km long Bhakra Nangal Dam is spread over an area of 168
sq km that also acts as an important picnic spot for the tourists. The
dam was constructed with an aim to provide enough irrigation facility to
the region of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Another big reason behind the
construction of the dam was to save the place from the monsoon flood.
Besides, the Bhakra Nangal dam houses hydroelectric power generator,
which is situated on both the sides of the dam. Nangal hydel Channel and
Anandpur Sahib Channel are used for power generation and irrigation
purpose.
Bhakra Nangal Dam - As an Attraction
Being the biggest dam of India, large number of tourists get attracted
towards its vast water reservoir and attractive location. It is a life
time experience for any visitor to travel to this grand reservoir where
water flows with a great speed at such a height. The site definitely
generates awe in tourist visiting the dam. To facilitate tourism in this
part of Himachal Pradesh, the travel & tourism department of the
state has generated a wonderful picnic spot around the region with the
provision of rest houses located near the Bhakra Nangal dam. Apart from
the human generated dam, there is a natural fall, which is also a source
of hydro-electricity generated by the Ganguwal and Kotla power plant.
How to reach
Tourists can hire private taxis or can ride state government buses.
These modes of transports are easily available from Bilaspur, Nangal and
nearby cities of Himachal Pradesh. |
