Navegaon Dam

Navegaon Dam

The area around Navegaon Dam was established 
in 1975 and serves as home to several species of wild animals and birds. The Navegaon Lake is a beautiful destination to enjoy boating, and for enjoying the surround views of nature.

Navegaon Dam was constructed 
by Kolu Patel Kohli at the beginning of the 18th century. 

Located
in Vidharbha region of Maharashtra is the popular Navegaon Dam. 

 The dam and the sanctuary are located in the eastern part of Maharashtra

Navegaon Dam is an Earth fill dam, with a height of 11.58 m and is 625 m in length. The dam has a capacity of 11022 cubic miles. 

The dam is built on a local river and is about 142 Km from Nagpur. 


The crystal clear waters
of the lake 
make a beautiful sight and attract tourists. 

Area 
The Navegaon Lake spreads over an area of 11 square kilometers


The island 
 and has a small island sitting in the center is known as the Mal Dongar. Tourists can visit the island through boat rides and enjoy the beauty of nature.



The area around the dam 
has been developed into the Navegaon National Park and bird sanctuary that attracts a number of visitors every year.


. The area has a beautiful lake located amidst hills and there is a watch tower that overlooks the lake. 


watch tower

Visitors can go up the watch tower, to get complete views of the surrounding area and forests.






The catchment area 

of the dam is known as the Navegaon Lake, around which spans the Navegaon National Park.

 In total there are seven peaks
surrounding the Navegaon Lake and on each peak is a temple. 

Visitors can hike up these peaks to visit the temples, and enjoy amazing views of the surroundings. 

bird watchers

Navegaon Dam is a popular destination among nature lovers and bird watchers.

During the winter months, Navegaon Dam is visited by several migratory birds that make the area special and a hotspot for bird watchers.

 


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