Rudramata Dam

Rudramata Dam is an earthen dam located in Nokhania village, Bhuj Taluk, Gujarat. It is the largest in the Kutch district, built on the Khari River. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Bhuj.

The place is beautiful and good to spend time in the afternoon or evening. The dam is also a good place to watch the sunset or sunrise. Visitors can also take some good pictures of the view. Rudramata Dam is a must visit during the Bhuj tour package. The Dam looks more beautiful during the monsoon season, as the waterfalls and greenery are there. 

There are a few restaurants where you can grab a snack while admiring the scenery. There is a little temple to visit, and if you go during the right season, you can see some interesting birds.

History 

The view from the Dam's summit is stunning, and it is the most enormous Dam in Kutch. There is a lovely temple near the Dam famous as Rudra Mata Temple. The building of the temple has Rudramanta temple which is 400 years old. It also has temples of other gods and goddesses.  Rakshak Van is also accessible from the Dam's banks.

The Dam, also famous as Rudrani Dam, was constructed between 1959 and 1970. The Dam's catchment area is 572 square kilometres, with a gross storage capacity of 65 cubic millimetres. The artificial dam offers water to the places which don’t have water facility near to Bhuj.

Which is the second largest Dam in Gujarat?

The Ukai Dam spans the Tapti River and is Gujarat's second-largest reservoir after the Sardar Sarovar. It's also famous as Vallabh Sagar. The Dam, built in 1972, has three purposes: irrigation, power generation, and flood control.

Which Dam is famous in Gujarat?

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is on the Narmada river. It is very famous in Gujarat as a tourist place. It is at Kevadiya in the Narmada District of Gujarat, India.