Valvan Dam
About Valvan Dam
Far From City: 4 kms from city center
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About Valvan Dam
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Time Required:1-2 hrs
Cost:No entry fee
Specifications of Valvan Dam
The Valvan Dam is indeed an enormous and majestic dam, that is of immense utility and provides water supply to the residents of Lonavala, Khandala and neighbouring villages. With a height of 26.36 metres and length of 1,356 metres, the dam has a total volume content of 182,000 m3, while its gross storage capacity is 72,500,000.00 m3.
Things To Do at Valvan Dam
There really is not much to do when you are at the Valvan Dam. The place is a simple and humble one that offers no exciting activities; instead, it intrigues visitors with its charming beauty and picturesque views. The best way to enjoy your excursion to the Valvan Dam is to visit the place with family and loved ones and relax while viewing the mountains in the background, and water all around.
Since a visit to this dam will not last for more than an hour, it is best to combine a visit to the dam with a visit to famous places that are located nearby. Possible sites which you can explore are the Della Adventure, India's largest adventure park that is just 2.4 kilometres from the dam, the Narayani Dham Temple (2.4 kilometres away),Karla Caves(4.7 kilometres away) and the Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum (3.8 kilometres away).
Best time to visit Valvan Dam
The best time to visit the Valvan Dam to make the most out of your trip is from October to May. In fact, a large number of tourists prefer to visit the place especially during the monsoon season, when the water level is full, and they can get a glimpse of the dam's magnanimity.
How to Reach Valvan Dam
The Valvan Dam is visited commonly from the Lonavala Railway Station, which is just 5 kilometres away. Because of the dam's proximity to Lonavala (the Valvan Dam and Lonavala are only 2 kilometres apart), the dam can easily be visited by any of the transportation options such as cab, trek and buses.
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