When to go
- Time of day
- Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nature & WildlifeDam and reservoir
Kuanria Dam
1.5 km irrigation dam near Daspalla, ringed by hills and used for boating
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01 — The story
The story
Kuanria Dam lies on the edge of the Daspalla area in Nayagarh district, about 132 km from Bhubaneswar. The 1.5-kilometre dam stores water for irrigating rabi crops in the surrounding farmland, and its reservoir sits among low blue hills. Local folklore holds that spirits and deities guard the land around it.
The reservoir draws families in the evenings and visitors at sunrise and sunset. Paddle boats and rowboats are available for hire, the grassy banks are used for picnics, and anglers fish for several species in the water. The nearby forests and wetlands hold herons, egrets and kingfishers among other birds.
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02 — About
About Kuanria Dam
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We’re still writing about Kuanria Dam: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneshwar.; Nearest railway station: Bhubaneswar Railway Station (BBS).
Where it is
Nayagarh, Odisha
Near Bhubaneswar · 132 km from town
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