Meshwo Reservoir

Meshwo Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed by the Meshwo Dam on the Meshwo River, a tributary of the Sabarmati, near the temple town of Shamlaji in Aravalli District, Gujarat. Created primarily for irrigation and water supply, the reservoir is noted for its scenic waterscape surrounded by low hills and forests. It is a popular stop for visitors to Shamlaji for sightseeing, photography and leisure by the water.

Visitors can expect a large, open water body formed by the Meshwo Dam with earthen embankments and a spillway, surrounded by scrub forest and Aravalli hills. The area offers wide views of the water, a calm shoreline suitable for walking and photography, and seasonal boating facilities. The setting is quiet and semi-rural, close to Shamlaji town, with views of the dam structure and the reservoir expanse. Basic roadside amenities are available nearby.

Meshwo Reservoir was created by constructing the Meshwo Dam across the Meshwo River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River, as part of Gujarat's irrigation and water conservation infrastructure. The dam and reservoir serve irrigation, water supply and flood moderation for the surrounding Aravalli and Sabarkantha region.

The reservoir lies adjacent to Shamlaji, an important pilgrimage town known for the Shamlaji Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The water body complements the religious and tourism circuit of the area and is a leisure spot for pilgrims and tourists visiting the temple town.