Gandhi Minar - Tourist attraction in Hirakud - Sambalpur, India

Firstly remember that you can't see actual Dam view from this minar. You have to go Jawahar Minar to see real view of gates of Hirakud Dam. Gandhi Minar is a good place to explore the beauty of nature and watching the beauty of Hirakud Dam. There is no entry fees. You have to book ropeway there when u reached. Price is around Rs. 90 for bothway ride. You have to wait around 30 minutes to 60 minutes for your turn. It's can change in peak hours. Ropeway close time is 4.30 PM. Food and water facilities also available. Don't forget to bring some foods. At the top of Gandhi Minar there is a food shop. You can eat ice-cream, snacks, cold drinks. There is a beautiful garden/park at Gandhi Minar. The entry fee is Rs. 5 . Autos and Buses are available to reach Gandhi Minar from Ainthapali Square. The views from Gandhi Minar is just mesmerizing. To reach the top you have to take ticket. Price of ticket is Rs. 5. You can go by walk from the start of minar if you don't want to go by ropeway. However I would suggest to experience the ropeway as it will give a dynamic experience. The top of the Minar rotates thus enabling everyone to get a 360 degree view. This is fascinating and thrilling at the same time. I would highly suggest you to visit this place. The entry time is 8 AM and Closing time is 4.30 PM. Don't book anything in advance. You can book everything there because rain is a main factor. Pricing Details: Ropeway: 80-90 Rupees (per person) for 2 ways. Tower entry fee: 5 Rupees Jawahar Park Entry Fee: 5 Rupees If you helpful from this then don't forget to follow me.

Beautiful place. Their is a ropeway here. Scenery from ropeway is Beautiful, from the ground level to Gandhi Minar this facility is available. They charge Rs. 90 per adult for to and fro movement.

The Gandhi Minar is over 65 feet high, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the dam. The Hirakud Ropeway provides a connection between Jawaharlal Udayan. The tower top has a mechanical arrangement which it move round.

The place can be maintained in a better way. Ropeway is the major attraction. Expect a wait time of 40-60 minutes. There is no control inside the minar, utter chaos and crowded. It badly needs supervision by guards or volunteers. The whole staircase is dirty, below the minar the water fountain area, toilet, food zone is extremely unkempt. Avoid visiting the place on public holidays.

Apart from Jawahar Minar there is another observatory on the other side of the dam named the Gandhi Minar. You can reach there by a car or a ropeway from Jawahar Udyan (priced at Rs. 80/- per person). However I would suggest to experience the ropeway as it will give a dynamic experience. The top of the Minar rotates thus enabling everyone to get a 360 degree view. This is fascinating and thrilling at the same time. I would highly suggest you to visit this place.

Excellent view of nature with man creation dam (Hirakud). We also find rope way facility in this "Gandhi Minar" and the park is also very mesmerizing.

Gandhi Minar is a peaceful and beautiful monument dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The surrounding gardens,mountain and greenery and other side Hirakud dam add to its charm. In Gandhi minar you can go with ropeway for better scenery to see the dam and the garden mountains. It's a good place for picnic,family trips and couples. But you need ticket for parking,garden, Gandhi minar top, ropeway.Definitely worth a visit!

A treat to watch one of the longest dam, hirakud in the world, built across the Mahanadi River. Offers mesmerizing views of the reservoir and surrounding landscapes. There is a ropeway to go to the top but then it takes time considering there is only 2 cabin each with max capacity of 4 people which work alternatively to take tourist up there and bring them back. Make sure you have enough time planned ahead to enjoy.