Incredible Hirakud Dam of Odisha

Hirakud Dam is very important from historical point of view because it is the first river valley project that is major and multipurpose started in Odisha after getting independence. This dam is built over the biggest river of Odisha “Mahanadi River”, it is as 55 km long dam efficiently used for generation of hydro electricity, here 347.5 MW power will be generated. The cost of this dam was estimated Rs.1000.2 million in the year 1957.

Tour and Tourist in Hirakud Dam

hirakud-damHirakud Dam is a popular tourist destination in Odisha, all types of people belongs to any age group like to visit this dam; the huge quantity of water storage and the falling water rotating the turbine view attracts all tourist heart. Mostly kids become much more excited while visiting Hirakud Dam. Along with this the local infrastructure, the power houses, lost temples, Cattle Island and vast wildlife of this dam etc are the other attractions of this temple. This incredible dam is located in Sambalpur district of Odisha, so within Sambalpur Tour Packages Hirakud Dam Tour is also included. Also if tourist want then they can choose only Hirakud Dam tour for some couple of days, with in this tour package they get chance to explore each and e very part of this dam, and during this period they feel extremely fine condition of accommodation, food and transportation.