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Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake Kangra

Maharana Pratap Dam in Kangra is an exquisite man-made reservoir. It was built to pay homage to Maharana Pratap Singh. This dam was constructed from 1572 to 1597, and it is also known as Pong Dam Reservoir.Maharana Pratap Dam was made into a reservoir for usage during hot summer months when thirsty animals come here for a gulp of freshwater.Located beside the Siwalik Ranges, this is an important tourist destination. People from across the country visit here to witness the old dam created during the Rajput rule. The water flowing down the rugged hilly terrain was stored by constructing a dam.

Wild Life at Maharana Pratap Sagar:

Maharana Pratap Sagar is located at 32 degrees north latitude and 76 degrees east latitude. It holds as many as 220 species of birds and was declared a Bird Sanctuary in 1983. A few of the important varieties of birds found here are Gulls, Northern Pintail, Black Stork, Goose, Ducks, and Water Fowl.

The land boasts its widest collection of rare and exquisite animals like Barking Bear, Sambar, Wild Boars, and Leopards. During cold months, you can also find some migratory birds at Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir. The rainfall during Monsoon is hefty, and non-stop precipitation from July to September replenishes the water lost by summer evaporation. So enjoy the birdwatching, see animals and relax amid natural surroundings at Maharana Pratap Sagar. It is a veritable haven for nature lovers and common man alike.

You can plan your tour for this attraction through our Kangra tour packages. We provide the best deals on tour packages that are customizable. You can keep in touch with us to plan your remarkable tour in this region of Himachal Pradesh.







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