LAKE · Dhanbad
Maithon Dam
Asia's first underground hydroelectric dam with a 65 sq km lake
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The Story
Maithon dam stretches across the Barakar river creating a vast inland sea dotted with islands. Speedboats criss-cross the water and a stone Kalyaneshwari temple sits on the bank.
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3
Hidden Gem
2
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Entry
Free
Best Time
October - February
Duration
Half day
Distance
165 km
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