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In humid weather, one feels like going to a place where cool winds are blowing and there is greenery all around. If water waves can also be seen then it becomes an icing on the cake. There is an adventurous experience of boating amidst the waves of water. However, there may be some risk in this also. Till now you must have done boating and rafting amidst the waves of the river, but have you ever done boating amidst the water of the dam? Only deep water is visible from a distance on the dam and the water falling from the height fills with thrill.
Talking about water sports, scuba diving, river rafting, surfing, kayaking, jet skiing are very popular among tourists, but apart from all these, boating is an activity which can be done even by those people who do not like doing adventure-filled water sports. So let us know about such dams of India where you can enjoy boating.
Goriya Dam
If you are planning a trip to Madhya Pradesh, you can also include Sidhi’s Goriya Dam in your bucket list. This place is a good tourist spot. In fact, people like the natural views here, as well as the peaceful environment and facilities like boating. This place is also becoming very popular for picnic with family.
Tehri Dam
Tehri Dam of Uttarakhand is built on Bhagirathi River. It is near Old Tehri and is considered to be the highest dam of India. This dam is not only known for producing water for agricultural irrigation but also for generating electricity. Apart from this, it has also become popular as a tourist destination. Actually, you can enjoy boating in Tehri Lake here and many adventurous water sports activities can also be done.
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam built on Mahanadi in Sambalpur, Odisha state of India is also a destination where boating can be done. This is one of the longest earthen dams. Here the views of the magnificent dam from Gandhi Minar are amazing. Apart from this, water sports can also be enjoyed here. You can also go boating in Hirakud Reservoir. There are places like Jawahar Udyan, Nehru Udyan and Dibrugarh Wildlife Sanctuary which are full of natural beauty. Many foreign migratory birds can also be seen here.
Banasur Sagar Dam
Banasur Sagar Dam built in Wayanad, Kerala is also a place which is quite popular among tourists for boating. If you also go to Kerala, you can include this place in your bucket list. The views of the picturesque hills here are also very spectacular. The most special thing is that it is the largest earthen dam in Asia. This dam was built on the Karamanathodu River (a tributary of the Kabini River) for power generation and irrigation.
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is also included in the major tourist destinations of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh. Here you can enjoy boat ride i.e. boating. The view of the huge dam is amazing which will fill you with thrill. Apart from this, you can also explore places like Ethipothala Water Fall, Nagarjunakonda Island (Archaeological Museum), Buddhist center ‘Buddhavanam’.
