Mahesana Gujarat [India], In a major development for North Gujarat, the Dharoi Dam area is set to be transformed into aworld-class sustainable tourism destination.
The state government has launched several projects to develop DharoiDam as a central tourism hub, linking prominentsites like Vadnagar, Taranga, Ambaji, and Rani Ki Vav, all within a 90 kmradius.
The entire project will be executed in three phases, with an estimatedcost of Rs 1100 crore.
The development plan includes an Adventure Water Sports Arena, a River Edge Development Leisure Show Infrastructure with an Amphitheatre, various parks such as Panchatatva Park and Naad Brahm Upavan, and facilities like a Visitor Centre and Water Experience Park.
District Development Officer of Mehsana, Hasrat Jasmine, said, “Thelong-term vision is to develop North Gujarat into amajor tourism circuit, with Dharoi as the central point. Surrounding pilgr image sites like Ambaji, Hatkeshwar Temple, and Vadnagar willserve as peripheral points. This project is expected to generate significant revenue and establish the area as a cultural centre.”
The project is expected to reach its final stage within two years, with 80 per cent of land acquisition already complete. A Public-Private partnership (PPP) model is being considered to expedite the development.
Tourists are already excited about the new facilities, comparing themto the Statue of Unity.
Tejinderpal Singh, a tourist from Gandhinagar, said, “It is being madeeven bigger than the Statue of Unity. The facilities here are going to beworld-class, including seaplanes. With nearby attractions like Ambajiand Khedbrahma, tourists will flock here.”
Local villagers are also optimistic about the positive impact. Nareshbhai, the village head of Dharoi, said, “The government’s projectwill put our village on the map. It’s a big project that will provide jobsand become a source of livelihood for our people. It will be a greattourist site.”
With the development of spiritual, adventure, and eco-tourism, the Dharoi Dam area is poised to become a major economic force in North Gujarat, creating new employment opportunities and boosting regional tourism.