Tandula Dam: Things To Know Before Visiting Century-Old Dam

The gross storage capacity of the dam is 312.25 million cubic meters and the highest flood level is 333.415 m. Tandula Dam is built on the rivers Tandula and Sukha. 

Tandula Dam also helps in flood control by mitigating the risk of flood during heavy monsoons. Boating rides at Tandula Dam Chhattisgarh are also famous among tourists. A waterpark is also under construction near the Dam. 

History Of Tandula Dam

Being the third largest reservoir in Chhattisgarh Tandula Dam was constructed under British engineers in two phases. Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) was set up looking at the location of the Tandula Dam. 

While construction Britishers would have never imagined that Tandula Dam would be the landmark for setting up one of Asia’s biggest steel plants. The construction work of BSP started in 1955.

Things to Do In Tandula Dam

1. Boating

2. A Perfect Instramagable Picture

Restaurants Near Tandula Dam

Following are some of the restaurants near Tandula Dam

1. Marwadi Vaishnav Bhojnalaya
2. The Indian Restaurant
3. Dubey Bakery
4. Kailash Prabhat
5. Aarogya Amrit Tylya

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Hotels Near Tandula Dam

It is advisable to pre-book your hotels near the dam if you are planning to stay. As pre-booking will help you with saving money and give you the best deal near Tandula. 

• Tandula Eco Village

Tandula Eco Village is located just beside the dam. The eco-villages have cottages with a magnificent view of the dam. The rent of these cottages starts from INR 4000 for one day. At the start of this eco-village, there is a beautiful statue of Chhattisgarh Mahatari. 

• Balaji Resort

Just beside the Tandula River Balaji Resort is one of the best choices for your stay near Tandula Dam. It is 3.8 km from Tandula Dam. A beautiful place to stay and the rent is also nominal for anyone visiting for a day or two. 

• Sua Lake View Resort

If you are on a tight budget and want accommodation near the lake then this is the best place for you. It is within walking distance from the Tandula Dam.

How To Reach Tandula Dam 

How To Reach Tandula Dam Via Air

The nearest airport to Tandula Dam is Swami Vivekananda Airport which is approximately 125 km from Tandula Dam Chhattisgarh. You can take a cab from the airport to Tandula Dam.

How To Reach Tandula Dam Via Railway

The nearest railway station to Tandula Dam is Durg Railway Station which is around 58 km from Tandula Dam. You can take a cab from Durg Railway Station to Tandula Dam Chhattisgarh. 

How To Reach Tandula Dam Via Road

The roads to Chhattisgarh Tandula Dam are well connected to the other cities. Balod is 44 kilometers from Dhamtari, 58 kilometers from Durg, 60 kilometers from Rajnandgaon, 100 kilometers from Kanker, and 125 kilometers from Raipur. If you are traveling to Tandula Dam Chhatisgarh it is advisable to hire a cab or travel by car or bike.

Places To Visit Near Tandula Dam

Temples

1. Pandwan Dev Temple

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2. Gariya Dav Mandir

3. Shri Siyadevi Temple

4. Rani Mai Mandir

5. Shri Ganga Maiya Mandir

View Points Near The Dam

1. Mullegura Dam Shore

2. Tandula Lake View Point

Other Places

1. Chitwa Dongari Cave

2. Paravayaran Park