Pandoh Dam

Commissioned in the year 1977, Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam that is located at a distance of 10kms from Manali. The man-made lake created by this dam attracts numerous travelers. It is indeed one of the fantastic locations for clicking good pictures. This dam is constructed on the Beas river and the major purpose of this dam is hydroelectric power generation.

This dam is set amidst gorgeous settings. This place is perfect for bird watchers as one can witness the exotic migratory bird species taking refuge in the reservoir. Capture the awe-inspiring views of the picturesque hills, dotted with dense woods from here. It is one of the major attractions for vacationers. The rugged terrain here attracts trekkers from all over India.

On your next Manali trip take out some time to visit the Pandoh dam and engage yourself in admiring the beauty of this place. Do not forget to keep your camera with you for clicking some amazing pictures. The perfect time for a visit here is from April to July and during the winter season from September to December. Avoid visiting in the monsoon season as this place is not suitable for visiting in this particular season due to heavy rainfall that leads to landslides.

Entry fee- 500

Timings- 6 am to 6 pm.

Nearby attractions- add some amazing nearby places for an exciting vacation- Hadimba temple, river Beas, Solang-Nullah, Beas Kund, Jogini waterfall, Solang valley, Manikaran Sahib, and Naggar Castle.

Things to do- the narrow stretch of the lake offers one to enjoy the water sports activity between October to May every year. Enjoy white water rafting here. That is easy to stringent levels. The Beas river provides Grade IV and V rapids