Treks by
October to March is the best time to visit when the weather is pleasant and migratory birds can be seen nearby.
By Road: Haridwar is well-connected via NH-58. Local autos and rickshaws can take you to Bhimgoda from the city center. By Train: Haridwar Railway Station is just 2 km from the barrage. By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (around 40 km away).
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The Bhimgoda Barrage, also known as the Bhimgoda Weir or Head Works, is a significant hydraulic structure on the Ganges River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. Situated near the revered Har Ki Pauri ghat, it serves as the headworks for the Upper Ganges Canal, playing a crucial role in irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control.
Detailed information about Bhimgoda Barrage
Bhimgoda Barrage was originally constructed during the British era (1840–1854) and has since undergone multiple reconstructions, the latest being in 1983. It serves as the headwork of the Upper Ganges Canal.