Salal Dam Viewpoint

Salal Dam Viewpoint is a scenic overlook near the Salal Dam on the Chenab River in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. Located a short distance from Reasi town near Jyotipuram, it offers elevated views of the 690 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric dam, its reservoir and the surrounding Shivalik hills. The viewpoint is noted for sightseeing and photography, providing a clear perspective of the dam structure, river gorge and forested slopes of the Chenab valley.

Visitors can expect an elevated roadside viewpoint overlooking the Salal Dam, its reservoir and the Chenab River gorge set amid forested Shivalik hills. The area provides open panoramic views of the dam structure, water expanse and surrounding slopes. Visitors can walk around the designated viewing area, take photographs and observe the scale of the hydroelectric infrastructure and natural landscape. The setting is outdoors with basic viewing space and roadside access.

Salal Dam is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Chenab River. Constructed in two stages, Stage I was commissioned in 1987 and Stage II in 1995, with a total installed capacity of 690 MW. The project was developed to generate hydroelectric power and created a large reservoir visible from the viewpoint.