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 The artificial reservoirs comfortably exceed the number of natural lakes in Orissa. These artificial lakes are a marvel of Orissa's engineering that is best exemplified by the majestic Hirakud Dam.
Being the longest dam in the world built across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur, Hirakud also shares the honor of being the largest dam built of earth itself. It is also the largest artificial lake in Asia whose enormity can only be ascertained by climbing to the top of the revolving Gandhi Minar or the Nehru Minar at the other end of the dam.
A drive on the dyke that itself is 21 km in length is an awe-inspiring experience. You can also arrange for a boat ride on the lake or tour of the interiors of the dam with Tourism of Orissa. You can also choose to relax on the banks and take in the beauty of this spectacular structure created by people like you and me. Fishing and long walks are the other activities that relax and refresh you on your tour to the Hirakud Dam.
The Indravati Reservoir is another stunning artificial lake that you can visit on your tour to Orissa. The unending expanse of reservoir water reflects the surrounding beauty in the form of clear blue sky encroached upon by densely wooded hills from all sides. Formed on the river Indravati, boating and fishing are the major attractions of reservoir.
The Kolab Reservoir, a popular haunt for the people from Koraput (15 km), was created from the water of the Kolab River to provide water for irrigation. Consequently, it has also become a tourist attraction apt for picnics and enjoyable outings.
Machakund Reservoir, Rengali Reservoir and Sorada Ghai Reservoir are other famous tourist destinations in Orissa that hold attraction for tourists as picnic spots where you can go for boat rides, fishing, walks and treks.
There are many hotels and lodges nearby these reservoirs in Orissa where you can stay comfortably during your tour to Orissa and its water bodies such as reservoirs, with Tourism of Orissa tour packages.
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