Kelaghagh Dam
DirectionLocated about 4 km from the district headquarters, Kelaghagh Dam is a beautiful dam on the Chhinda River in Simdega. It is surrounded by several hills and offers a ravishing sight to the tourists. Tourists can enjoy motorboat rides and parasailing here. On a plateau of Kelaghagh Dam, there is a small and beautiful park. It is also the lifeline for the district headquarters. The Simdega Notified Area Committee supplies the district headquarters with drinking water from the Kelaghagh Dam.
How to Reach:
By Air
If you are planning to reach Kelaghagh dam through the air route then the nearest airport is in Ranchi. The total distance between Ranchi and Kelaghagh dam is about 150 km. This major airport is well connected to all the major cities of India. From the airport, tourists can hire taxi / bus and can reach Kelaghagh dam.
By Train
The nearest railways are located in Rourkela, Orissa, which is 70 kilometers from Kelaghagh dam and 150 km from Ranchi Railway Station.
By Road
Kelaghagh dam is about 03 K.M from simdega.