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About Koyna Dam

Far From City: 28 kms from city center
Cost: About Koyna Dam Weather: Time Required:1 hour Open Time:Open until 5:00 PM Cost:No entry fee

Boating at Koyna Dam With proper permissions taken before the visit, a provision is made to take travellers to the heart of the dam on a boat. Each boat accommodates 10-15 adults and takes you around on the still and calm waters. Boating experiences are offered by both, government authorities and private establishments. Private establishments charge a very high rate as compared to the government authorities, but are open at all times; as against the government authorities which have fixed timings. You can see the mighty entrance gates of the dam from the cruise. While boating, you may find many fishes playing around and water snakes gliding their way through the still waters too. Places To Visit Near Koyna Dam 1. Nehru Garden: If you go to Koyna Dam, you must visit the Nehru Garden once. It is only 2 km away and is a perfect rest house as well as a picnic spot for any traveller. The garden is filled with open lawns and perfectly manicured and maintained landscape. The Western Sahyadri Ghats blended with the Koyna Dam provide a picturesque view while the forests blow cool and pure breezes at us. The garden has many games that engage and entertain kids while the parents can rest in the calm. The garden authorities have arranged for the viewing of a 30-minute clip about the Koyna Dam, how it was constructed, its hydroelectric plant, etc. and is an absolute must watch. If you get hungry, there is an in-house canteen facility that serves delicious and fresh food. The Nehru garden is home to many monkeys that have now grown accustomed to the garden's visitors, and they greet the guests at the entrance itself! The entry fee for the garden is merely INR 5, which is nothing compared to the enriching experience it provides. 2. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary: The Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is only 4 hours from the Koyna Dam and is a natural World Heritage Site. It is a scenic sanctuary that is decorated with the thick forests, the Shivsagar reservoir formed by the Koyna dam and the Western Sahyadri Ghats. The dilapidated Vasota Fort built by Malwa king Raja Bhoja is situated inside the forest. Exotic animals like the Indian Bengal Tiger, Indian leopards, Indian Bison, sloth bears, etc. have made this sanctuary their home. 3. Ozarde Waterfall: The Ozarde waterfall is a wonderful creation of nature. Bulky boulders block the stream of the water, but the water breaks through the barricade and emerges, flowing with the hustle and bustle of joy! It is a spectacular waterfall and is a must visit spot of the state with the wind blowing sprinkles of the chilly water onto you and refreshing one's mood entirely. The entry ticket to this area costs INR 30 per person and is a 1-2 km long trek. One needs to be careful and fully aware of the reptiles and snakes in this area, and hence, children should be watched and supervised on the trek. History of Koyna Dam The Construction of this dam was completed in 1963. It is a rubble concrete dam that was created alongside three other dams. The dam has withstood several big earthquakes including the big 1967 Koynanagar Earthquake. Several damage control control measures have been used to earthquake-proof the dam over a period of decades.

Best time to visit Koyna Dam The monsoon season brings out the best in the dam's beauty and creates a fantastic atmosphere which should be experienced once. However, it does look gracefully beautiful all through the year and invites travellers from all over to admire its beauty. How to Reach Koyna Dam The nearest railway station to Koyna Dam is Satara Railway station, and it is approximately 90 km away. It takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to Koyna Dam from the railway station.  Buses ply to Nasarpur Bus Stop which is 162 km away and is an approximate 3-hour commute. Bear in mind that toll taxes are applicable on this route.

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