Kolab Dam & Reservoir
କୋଲାବ ଜଳଭଣ୍ଡାର
A hydroelectric dam on the Upper Kolab River, with a reservoir surrounded by mountains. It has a garden by the dam and boat rides, and is a favorite leisure spot for locals.
The Upper Kolab Dam lies between Koraput and Jeypore at an altitude of about 900 meters. Below the dam are a small garden and a viewing platform, and the reservoir stretches into the valley, with islands and hills scattered across it. Boat tours are most beautiful at sunset, and winter is also a popular picnic spot for locals. Entry to the dam area may require registration and compliance with rules prohibiting photography of the facilities. The dam is about 20 km from Koraput and can be combined with Bagra Waterfall and Jeypore for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Open daytime (~09:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Bagra Waterfall
- Jeypore Palace & Jagannath Sagar
- Tribal Museum, Koraput
- Sabara Srikhetra (Jagannath Temple, Koraput)
- Maliguda Tunnel
- Nandapur (Batrisa Simhasana)
- Rani Duduma Falls
- Duduma Falls