About Dharoi Dam
Dharoi Dam is a gravity and masonry dam built across the Sabarmati River near Dharoi village in Satlasana Taluka, Mehsana District, Gujarat, on the border of Sabarkantha district. Completed in 1978, it was constructed for irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The large reservoir backed by the Aravalli Hills is a popular scenic and recreational site for sightseeing, boating and nature visits.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large reservoir on the Sabarmati River surrounded by Aravalli hills and forested landscape. The site offers panoramic views of the water spread, dam wall and spillway gates, designated viewpoints, and a lakeside area for sightseeing and photography. Boating facilities and the adjacent Dharoi Adventure Park offer water-based and adventure activities. The surroundings are open and natural with limited shade.
Key highlights
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Large reservoir on the Sabarmati River with scenic Aravalli hill backdrop
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Gravity and masonry dam structure with spillway gates
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Boating facilities on the reservoir
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Panoramic viewpoints for photography and sunset views
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Proximity to Polo Forest and Dharoi Adventure Park
History of Dharoi Dam
Constructed in 1978 across the Sabarmati River as a gravity-cum-masonry dam to provide irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation for Mehsana, Sabarkantha and Banaskantha districts in North Gujarat.
Route
| By air | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, about 105-115 km away |
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| By train | Mehsana Junction is the nearest major railway station, about 60 km from the dam; Himmatnagar station is closer at about 45 km |