At Maneri, 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) east of Uttarkashi in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India, on the Bhagirathi River, there is a concrete gravity dam known as the Maneri Dam. The proposed actions within this dam sub-project are generally low to moderate risk, which qualifies the sub-project for the Low risk category. With the proper implementation of mitigation strategies by SPMU/IA, Contractors, and monitoring by EMC, SPMU, and CWC, these risks and consequences can be effectively reduced.
How To Reach
MANERI DAM
Maneri Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Bhagirathi River located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. This Dam is 16 km from Uttarkashi City. Maneri Dam is well connected with motorable roads with major destinations of Garhwal region.
If you are traveling by bus from Delhi, you can find buses and taxis from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh. From there, you can hire a taxi, share a cab, and use local buses to reach Maneri Dam. The total distance from Delhi to Maneri Dam is approximately 408 km.
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport to Maneri Dam is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is located approximately 183 km away. From the airport, you can hire a direct taxi to Maneri Dam.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Maneri Dam is Rishikesh Station, situated approximately 178. km away. From the station, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Maneri Dam.