Khodri Dak Pathar

Khodri Dak Pathar is a barrage and reservoir on the Yamuna River at the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, near Paonta Sahib. Built as part of the Yamuna hydel and irrigation scheme, it forms a wide lake-like reservoir backed by forested hills. The site is known as a picnic and sightseeing spot offering views of the river, barrage gates and surrounding valley landscape.

Visitors can expect a wide Yamuna reservoir formed by the Dakpathar Barrage with calm waters upstream and regulated flow downstream. The area includes the barrage structure, embankments, viewpoints along the water, and surrounding forested hills. Visitors can walk along the barrage area, view the water expanse, take photographs, enjoy picnics on the banks, and observe boating activity where available. The setting is open and scenic with river and hill views.

Dakpathar Barrage was constructed as part of the Yamuna hydel scheme to divert Yamuna waters for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The barrage and associated Khodri Power House are part of the Yamuna Valley power development undertaken in the mid-20th century to harness the river for power and canal irrigation.