Chamera Dam

Chamera Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Ravi River near Dalhousie in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Constructed between 1984 and 1994 by NHPC, it forms Chamera Lake reservoir at an elevation of 763 meters. The dam is part of a three-stage hydroelectric project with a combined capacity exceeding 1,000 MW. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and scenic views of the reservoir surrounded by pine forests.

Visitors can expect to see the dam structure and the expansive Chamera Lake reservoir with emerald waters set against mountain scenery. The area offers boating facilities with motor boats available for hire. Small eateries and cafes are present near the viewpoint. The surroundings feature pine forests and provide opportunities for photography and sightseeing. Life jackets are mandatory for boating activities.

Construction began in 1984 and the first stage was commissioned in 1994. The Chamera Hydroelectric Complex was developed in three phases (1994, 2003, and 2012) by NHPC Limited as part of India's hydroelectric development on the Ravi River basin.