Harikund Dam Holiday Tour 02 Nights & 03 Days

Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometers from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km long. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects that started after India’s independence. It is India’s largest dam. Hirakund Dam is the longest dam in the world, Hirakud Dam is the must-visit in Sambalpur Travel Guide. It was the first river valley project to be built post-independence. Its construction was completed in 1957 with an aim to control flood and support irrigation in the flood-prone areas. The view of the colossal Hirakud dam is simply amazing from the 2 revolving towers at the ends of it. The Gandhi Minar stands at the northern end while the JawaharMinar stands on the south. Enjoy a unique experience by taking a bike ride near the dam.