Pandoh dam located 25 km from Mandi town on Shimla Manali road constructed on river Bias. This lake is centre of attraction for the people travelling to Manali. Pondoh lake is water reservoir pond primarily used to generate power for Himachal Pradesh. This dam has constructed in 1977 to reserve water for the dam. It has become a tourist sight as all the people travelling to Manali or Leh Ladakh reaches their destination after crossing this dam. So it has become on the way sightseeing spot.
Main aim to construct this dam was to hinder the flow of Bias before it mingles with river Satluj. This sight is famous among tourist for bird watching. Tourists can take photo near the bridge of dam. Travellers can stop their vehicle for a while and enjoy the cool breeze over the lake. For maximum tourist travelling to Manali, it is just a spot to give 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy the magnificent view of Pondoh Lake. Eating joints and restaurants are available a few km before Pandoh dam.
Near by Tourist Spots
Manali located 88 km away from the Pandoh dam. Tourist can add a visit to Manali or Kullu after visiting Pandoh. Kullu is 40 km from Pandoh lake, you can enjoy river rafting at many locations in Kullu. Tourists can also plan a visit to Manikaran and Kasol after visiting Pandoh dam. Manikaran distance is 80 km from Pandoh dam. Manikaran is famous for hot water springs and Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara.
