Gandhi Sagar Dam

Gandhi Sagar · Madhya Pradesh · India

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About Gandhi Sagar Dam

Gandhi Sagar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Chambal River at Gandhi Sagar in Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, near the Rajasthan border. Completed in 1960 as the first of four dams in the Chambal Valley Project, it is 62 metres high and 514 metres long. The dam creates a large reservoir, generates 115 MW hydroelectric power, and is known for scenic water views, surrounding wildlife sanctuary and recreational boating.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a large masonry gravity dam across the Chambal River with a vast reservoir extending upstream. The site offers panoramic views of the water body, dam structure, power station and surrounding forested hills of the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors can explore viewpoints on the dam, enjoy reservoir boating, photography, birdwatching and see the spillway gates and hydroelectric infrastructure from designated visitor areas.

Key highlights

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Masonry gravity dam on the Chambal River, 62.17 metres high and 514 metres long
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One of the four dams of the Chambal Valley Project and creates one of the largest reservoirs in Madhya Pradesh
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115 MW hydroelectric power station with five generating units at the dam toe
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Vast reservoir offering boating and scenic views surrounded by Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Panoramic viewpoints of the Chambal gorge and reservoir, popular for photography and birdwatching

History of Gandhi Sagar Dam

Gandhi Sagar Dam was constructed between 1954 and 1960 as the first dam of the joint Chambal Valley Project of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1954 and the dam was inaugurated in 1960. It was the first major masonry gravity dam built in the Chambal basin for irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation, followed by Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar and Kota Barrage downstream.

Route

By air	Nearest airports are Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore (about 250 km) and Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (about 180 km)

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Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area spread over 368 sq km along the Chambal River in Mandsaur and Neemuch districts of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan. Centered around the Gandhi Sagar Reservoir created by the Gandhi Sagar Dam, it features open scrub, dry deciduous forest, and riverine cliffs. Notable for its Chambal ecosystem, it supports leopards, chinkara, nilgai, crocodiles, and diverse birds, and is known for scenic reservoir views.

Gandhi Sagar, Madhya PradeshWildlife Sanctuary

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Hinglaj Mata Temple

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Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuTemple

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Bhanpura Museum

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Bhanpura, Madhya PradeshMuseum

By train	Nearest railheads are Mandsaur and Neemuch on the Ajmer-Ratlam section; Kota Junction (about 150 km) is the nearest major junction with broader connectivity

By road	Accessible by road from Mandsaur (about 60 km) and Neemuch (about 65 km) via State Highway; regular buses and taxis operate to Gandhi Sagar from Mandsaur, Neemuch and Kota

By public transport	Madhya Pradesh Road Transport buses and private buses connect Gandhi Sagar to Mandsaur, Neemuch and Bhanpura; auto-rickshaws and taxis available locally

Nearest airport	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore

Nearest railway station	Mandsaur Railway Station

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Carry drinking water and sun protection as shade is limited on the dam crest Boating is subject to water level and weather conditions and may be seasonal Visit during daylight hours for best views and photography of the reservoir
02Rules & restrictions	Restricted access to dam operational areas and power house without permission Drone photography may require prior permission from authorities
03Safety information	Do not swim in the reservoir due to deep water and strong currents near spillway Stay behind railings and designated viewpoints on the dam structure Water release from spillway gates can be sudden during monsoon

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

Boating Facility
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Viewpoints