Bir Dam

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India /Maharashtra /Chikhaldara /Chikhaldara

Sight Address : Bir Dam, Chikhaldara.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Bir Lake is an artificial Lake made during the reign of the Britishers in India, at around 1890. It was built almost 120 years ago. Basalt has been employed to build this lake which was once used as a source of supply to the town of Chikhaldara. There also exists an old garden nearby, however it is no longer maintained.

HistoryEdit

Bir Lake is built under british government rule in Dec 1890. This lake is built in besalt. It is used for soldiers in the british government rle hence called as Bir Lake. The water was initially used for Chikhaldara town. It also has a old garden but it is not well maintained.This Lake is built under british government rule in Dec 1890. This lake is built in besalt.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 Hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Amravati is on the Dule – Kolkatta National highway 6 which is well connected by road to other important towns and cities within the state. Regular taxis are available to reach the city.

Bus : The Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is very well linked by road. Many towns and cities in Maharashtra are connected to the Sanctuary by means of daily, regular buses of state transport and private tour operators.

Train : The nearest railway station is located at Badnera, which is on the Central Railway Line. Many trains pass through this place and some of them are Nvajivan Express, Maharashtra Express, Chennai-Jodhpur Express and a few others. Badnera is located around 110 km from the Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary and one can reach the place by hiring taxis from the station. They cost around Rs 7 per km for a sedan.

Air : The nearest airport to Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Akola. This is situated around 150 km from the place. Taxis can be hired from the airport. Another closest airport is at Nagpur, which at a distance of 250 km from Chikhaldara.

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Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

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  • Police Control Room : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

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