Shetrunjay Dam

Its a place to enjoy the beauty of the horizon between water and the sky.
This is the place where we can see dam, river, jungle, hills and everything at one stop just across the dam. Anyone can go anytime(not over the dam road without permission) to enjoy the sunset and horizon...

Best place to take visit with family.. easy to access. Vehicles are not allowed to go up have to walk and best to visit during sunset time to capture scenamatic ambience

A peaceful place to visit. Highly maintained roads and the damp. Since the damp is old, visitors are not allowed to go onto the damp.

But, scenario is just amazing 😍😍😍.

One of the best place to visit for short riding near Bhavnagar, gujarat. Specially during the sunrise and sunset.

Set against towering mountains, this water dam is a haven of serenity. Its calm reservoir, nestled amidst the peaks, offers a picturesque escape. A sanctuary for wildlife enthusiasts, where nature's beauty thrives.

Also if you lucky then you see the wild animals.

The Palitana dam was built in 1959 across the river at Nani-Rajasthali and represents Shetrunji's irrigation scheme.[8] This scheme is meant to provide river water to a cultivation area of 56,000–86,000 acres (23,000–35,000 ha) of land.[9] Shetrunji supplies drinking water to Bhavnagar. Must visit here

A better tourist attraction due to Shetrunjay river & damsite. This RIVER is LIFELINE of PALITANA & other small & big villages. Security needs to be tighten for tourists only !

Wowww what a place to visit near Bhavnagar... Must visit in monsoon

Fully silent place. This place is nature's best landscape

Shetryjay Dam Overflow ....
Best Place Near Palitana For Outing....
Nice Atmosphere
Best Sunset View

Very Big Dam of saurashtra region, built in 1959...

Shatrunjaya or Shetrunjaya ("place of victory against inner enemies") originally Pundarikgiri), are hills located by the city of Palitana, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. They are situated on the banks of the Shetrunji River at an elevation 164 feet (50 m) above sea level. These hills have similarities to other hills where Jain temples have been built in Bihar, Gwalior, Mount Abu and Girnar.

The Jain's sacred hill of Shatrunjaya have 865 temples atop itself. The hills were sanctified when Rishabha, the first tirthankara of Jainism, gave his first sermon on the top of this hill. The ancient history of the hills is also traced to Pundarika Swami, a chief Ganadhara and grandson of Rishabha, who attained Nirvana/Moksha here. His shrine located opposite to the main Adinath temple, built by Son of Rishabha, Bharata.

There are several alternate spellings, including Śatruñjaya, Satrunjaya, Shetrunja, and Shetrunjo. Shatrunjaya was also known as Pundarikgiri as Pundarik was said to have attained nirvana on this mountain.[citation needed] Alternate names include Siddhakshetra or Siddhanchal as many thirtankaras have received enlightenment here.
Shatrunjaya is the most sacred place for the Shwetambara Jains.

The Gulf of Khambhat is to the south of the Shatrunjaya Hills, Bhavnagar town is to its north, and a river flows between the two hills. Legend states that the hill is a part of the Girnar ranges. A path along the ridge leads down to the Adipur valley, a distance of 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). Palitana town is at the base of the foothills, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Bhavanagar. The topography is rugged while the landscape is drought-affected.

The hills are an ancient tirtha (religious pilgrimage site). The Palitana temples, a pilgrimage complex on both hills and their saddle, are reached by climbing approximately 3750 stone steps, which are carved into the mountain. The climb is 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) from the base and takes approximately two hours.[self-published source] The hills are closed to pilgrims for four months during the monsoon season. The pilgrimage is known as "Shri Shantrunjay Teerth Yatra". It occurs from the Poornima day (Full Moon Day) of Kartik month according to the Jain calendar (October–November as per the Gregorian calendar). Jains assemble at the foot of the hills to undertake the yatra (religious journey). During this yatra, considered a great event in the lifetime of a Jain, pilgrims circumambulate the Shatrunjaya hills covering a distance of 216 kilometres (134 mi) on foot, offering prayers.

Wonderfull experience.Such a wide And most beautiful place... Shetrunjay dam have 60 doors to controls water a side.. Whenever in monsoon it flows over doors are operated..
A good picnic place for friends and family near palitana. Near by Nani Paliyani on Mahuva Jesar road...

Too big a reservoir with good sunset point with nice clean place

Really Good Place to Visit with your friends and family members.
Very Pleasant and Peaceful Atmosphere around here.
Specially on and after monsoon view around here is unbeatable... 😍 Over flaw dam and greenery around here....

You are allowed to go here by Walk only no Vehicles are Allowed.
Best way to reach from Palitana Road is good.
I am Posted Detailed Travel Blog about Hastagiri Tirth on my YouTube channel must watch before visit.

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Largest water storage in Saurashtra

If you choose summer to visit, choose morning or evening time. Car parking is far away. Its easy if you have bike.

Very nice place but only for monsoon season time visit is amazing.

Awesome place. Lifeline of Bhavnagar

The Palitana dam was built in 1959 across the river at Nani-Rajasthali and represents Shetrunji's irrigation scheme. This scheme is meant to provide river water to a cultivation area of 56,000–86,000 acres (23,000–35,000 ha) of land. Shetrunji supplies drinking water to Bhavnagar.
It rises northeast of the Gir Hills, near Dhari in Amreli district. Its course begins east-northeast along a lineament which runs parallel to the Narmada Fault,[1] passes north of Palitana's hills, Shatrunjaya, then in a southeasterly direction past Talaja Hill, through a peninsula, before reaching the Gulf of Cambay, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Goapnath Point.[2][3] It has two mouths, one situated approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of the point, and the other being an additional 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the north.[4] Situated 4.5 miles (7.2 km) eastward of the river's mouth is Sultanpur Shoal.[2] Shetrunji's basin has a maximum length of 227 kilometres (141 mi). The total catchment area of the basin is 5,636 square kilometres (2,176 sq mi).[5] Along with the Ghelo, Kalubhar, and the Vagad Rivers, the Shetrunji is a principal river of the district,[6] and the second largest river in the region of Saurashtra. The brackish stream, Gagadio, joins the Shetrunji about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Krankach.[7] Khodiyar Mata is an approximately 50 feet (15 m) waterfall near Dhari. The topography is a mix of hills and plains. The Palitana dam was built in 1959 across the river at Nani-Rajasthali and represents Shetrunji's irrigation scheme.[8] This scheme is meant to provide river water to a cultivation area of 56,000–86,000 acres (23,000–35,000 ha) of land.[9] Shetrunji supplies drinking water to Bhavnagar.
Palitana is situated near the river, serving as the base town for the hills of Shatrunjaya upon which are the Palitana temples, an important place of worship for Jains.A group of Derasars are located at the banks of the river near to the Shatrunjaya hills.

Maximum height above the lowest point of foundation 32.02 m
Length at thse top of the dam 3895 m
Shetrunji's basin has a maximum length of 227 kilometres (141 mi). The total catchment area of the basin is 5,636 square kilometres (2,176 sq mi).[5] Along with the Ghelo, Kalubhar, and the Vagad Rivers, the Shetrunji is a principal river of the district,[6] and the second largest river in the region of Saurashtra. The brackish stream, Gagadio, joins the Shetrunji about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Krankach.[7] Khodiyar Mata is an approximately 50 feet (15 m) waterfall near Dhari. The topography is a mix of hills and plains.

Beautiful Location.
Comfortable place.
Nature is experienced.
There is a pleasant atmosphere.
It is the second largest dam in Saurashtra.