About Sirsi Dam and Waterfall
Sirsi Dam and Waterfall is a dam and seasonal waterfall located near Sirsi village in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Built across the Sirsi River in the Vindhya Range, it forms a reservoir that overflows as a waterfall mainly during the monsoon season. Surrounded by rocky terrain and forested hills, it is a popular local picnic and sightseeing spot near Mirzapur, known for its natural scenery and tranquil reservoir views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small irrigation dam forming a reservoir with a seasonal waterfall that flows when water overflows during and after the monsoon. The setting includes rocky Vindhya hills, scrub forest and open reservoir views. Areas around the dam and waterfall are used for sightseeing, photography and picnicking. Water flow is seasonal and may be minimal or dry in summer months. Facilities are basic and the site is primarily an open natural area.
Key highlights
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Reservoir formed by Sirsi Dam across the Sirsi River
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Seasonal waterfall active during monsoon and post-monsoon months
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Scenic Vindhya hills and rocky forested surroundings
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Popular local picnic and photography spot near Mirzapur
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Tranquil reservoir views and natural landscape
Route
| By air | Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is the nearest major airport |
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| By train | Mirzapur Railway Station is the nearest major railway station serving the area |
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