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The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, just upstream of Talwara. The purpose of the dam is water storage for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
The Pong Dam Lake otherwise known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, is one of India’s largest man made reservoir, rich in unique biodiversity. This dam was built in 1975 named in honor of Maharana Pratap, this reservoir or lake is a famous wildlife sanctuary and one of the 25 international wetland sites declared by Ramsar Sammel in India.
Jun 10, 2024 · Pong-Dam. Direction. Category Adventure, Natural / Scenic beauty. A reservoir has been constructed on the river Beas in the wet land of Shivalik hills of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, which has been named as Maharana Pratap Sagar.
Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam on Beas River in the wetland zone of Shivalik hills in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The Pong Dam is the highest earth fill dam in India and was constructed in 1975.
Maharana Pratap Sagar, also known as Pong Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake is a large reservoir in Fatehpur, Jawali and Dehra tehsil of Kangra district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It was created in 1975, by building the highest earthfill dam in India on the Beas River in the wetland zone of the Siwalik Hills.
Dec 25, 2023 · Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam on the Beas River in the wetland zone of Shivalik Hills. In 1983, the entire reservoir was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary by the Himachal Pradesh government.
Built on the Beas River in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, Pong Dam Lake is an earthfill reservoir constructed for generating hydroelectricity and for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1975, the dam is based on the foothills of the Shivaliks.
Surrounded by the still waters of the Pong Dam and the majestic Dhauladhar range, the island unfolds an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary, inviting explorers to discover the wonders that lie within.
Pong Dam Lake. 19/08/02. Himachal Pradesh. 15,662 ha. 32°01'N 076°05'E. Wildlife Sanctuary. A water storage reservoir created in 1975 on the Beas River in the low foothills of the Himalaya on the northern edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain.
May 29, 2023 · The Pong Dam reservoir, with its breathtaking vistas and rich biodiversity, is poised to become a must-visit destination for travellers seeking an immersive experience in the lap of nature. As Himachal Pradesh embarks on this transformative journey, it sets a shining example for responsible tourism and underscores the state’s commitment to ...
