Madhuban Dam

Madhuban Dam in Silvassa (celebrated across Gujarat and Maharashtra as the monumental lifeline reservoir of the Daman Ganga basin and an expansive eco tourism water sports haven, constructed in 1989 across the confluence of the Daman Ganga River and its mountain tributaries, world famous for its massive gravity masonry spillways, vast blue water catchment lake, and thrilling adventure boating hub at Dudhni), located in the Western Ghats foothills in Silvassa in Dadar and Nagar Haveli, stands as the union territory's premier engineering and lake destination.

Built jointly by the Government of Gujarat and the Union Territory administrations to supply vital drinking water, irrigation canals, and hydroelectric power across South Gujarat, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, this colossal reservoir submerged vast forested valleys to create an expansive inland water body spanning over 50 square kilometers surrounded by verdant tribal hills.

It's the home of the monumental multi gate concrete dam spillway where roaring cascades of water are released during peak monsoon overflows, the scenic elevated viewing gallery offering 360 degree panoramas of the vast reservoir expanse backed by the rolling Sahyadri mountain ranges, the lively Dudhni water sports terminal where visitors enjoy high speed jet skis, speedboats, water scooters, and traditional passenger shikaras cruising between emerald islands, the peaceful tribal fishing settlements practicing sustainable inland net fishing, and an intensely invigorating, breezy aquatic atmosphere where cool mountain winds blow across shimmering blue waters.

It represents a rich modern multi purpose irrigation engineering triumph, reservoir aquatic eco tourism, and water sports adventure where gravity spillways, Dudhni lake safaris, speedboat rides, and Sahyadri mountain views unite in Madhuban Dam Silvassa.

Located approximately 40 km south of Silvassa town center near Dudhni village, it sits 25 km from Khanvel, 55 km from Vapi Railway Station, and 185 km from Mumbai via NH 48, easily accessible by scenic paved highway via private car, tourist taxi, or state transport bus.

Daman Ganga Hydroelectric Dam & Spillway Views

Commissioned in 1989, the dam stands 49.8 meters high with an impressive crest length of over 2,400 meters across the Daman Ganga valley.

During the monsoon season, opening the massive radial crest gates releases thunderous white water torrents into the gorge below, creating a striking spectacle.

Truth is, standing at the reservoir viewpoint while watching rain clouds roll over the Sahyadri mountains across the water is pure tranquility.

Dudhni Water Sports & Shikara Lake Safaris

Adventure Boating: The Dudhni tourist jetty offers thrilling water scooter rides, kayak rentals, speedboats, and banana boat rides operated by licensed tourism staff.

Kashmir Style Shikaras: Visitors can rent colorfully decorated wooden shikaras for leisurely sunset cruises across peaceful lake coves.

Silvassa Nature & Eco Tourism Circuit

Khanvel Loop: Sits just 25 km from the tranquil resort paradise of Khanvel and 22 km from the sacred Bindrabin Shiva Temple.

Haveli Day Tour: Connects smoothly back to Silvassa town center (40 km), Vasona Lion Safari (30 km), and Church of Our Lady of Piety (40 km).

After exploring the water sports at Madhuban Dam and Dudhni Lake, tour the quiet forest trails of Khanvel, visit Bindrabin Temple, or explore Silvassa.