Attractions

Jawahar Minar

Jawahar Minar is an observation tower located at the Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur in Odisha. Built as part of the Hirakud Dam project, it stands at one end of the dam opposite Gandhi Minar. Named after India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the tower offers panoramic views of the dam, reservoir and Mahanadi River. It is a popular viewpoint for visitors to appreciate the scale of one of India's longest earthen dams.