KALAGARH DAM (INDIA)

INTRODUCTION:

Kalagarh dam is situated at Kalagarh in district Bijnor. It is 48 Km. far from Kotdwar and aprox 250 Km. from Delhi. It is very nice place to visit dam to see its architecture from inside and outside both. This is Asia’s largest earthen dam. It is a good place for nature lovers. To get in this dam area you have to take permission from Kalagarh authorities than only you can visit there. Otherwise they do not give permission to everyone. This dam is opposite side of Corbett national park there is one side is park and other side is dam. This dam is across Ram Ganga river is worth visiting. The inside tunnel of dam is very wonderfully constructed .You can take tour of this tunnel too its almost free depends on you if you want to give 100 or 50 Rs. to the guide but he will not ask you for any thing. There are lot of stairs and you will go down aprox 40 Ft. into the tunnel. Your voice will echo there too and he will explain you every thing about dam there is a place where the sealing is transparent and you can see the water on your top its amazing .You can bring your food there and can enjoy your one day in surroundings of nature and water. There are some water fountains too sometimes it is in active mode so it makes the beauty of this place double. You can do photography there and spent a full day there with your family or friends.

ATTRACTIONS:

Kalagarh is famous for its greenery, nature, gardens and for dam. Near Kalagarh dam there is park Corbett National Park which is very good if you like wild life. There is temple Garjia which is very famous too. It is only 14 km. from park. In Corbett National Park you can enjoy jungle safari, bird watching, fishing, rafting, trekking and hiking too.

HOW TO REACH:

Kalagarh is easily accessable town by rail, bus or by taxi. It is only 240 or 260 km.from delhi and 432 km. from Lucknow. The nearest airport is at Pantnager which is 80 km. from Kalagarh.

SEARCH FLIGHTS:

STAY:

If you are planning for Kalagarh you can also visit Dhikala Corbett National Park also so now you have options either you can stay in Dhikala resorts or in Kalagarh guest house which place you like to stay both are nearby places. There are many resorts and hotels near Corbett Park like Corbett aroma, Corbett riverside resort, Infinity resort all are very good. You can opt according to your budget and can stay there. In Kalagarh there are some guest houses you can stay there too these are very near too dam and park both. Accomodation is also available at the irrigation and forest rest houses too.

SEARCH HOTELS:

ITEMS REQUIRED:

Comfortable shoes, camera, cap, sunglasses, sunscreem, some food items or snacks. These are the only items you will be required during your trip to dam.