Middle Vaitarna Dam
Mokhada, Palghar district, Maharashtra
If you are looking for one of the tallest dams in the state, Middle Vaitarna Dam is a great choice. It is a roller compacted concrete dam about 84 metres high on the Vaitarna river, built to supply water to Mumbai. The reservoir sits among thick Sahyadri forest near Dapur, a long drive from the city. Access near the dam wall can be restricted, so confirm locally before you go. The monsoon brings the fullest water and greenest hills.
Why go
- Roller compacted concrete dam about 84 m high
- Third tallest dam in the state
- Forested Sahyadri setting
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Reach it by road from the nearest town and ask locally for the viewing point. Confirm access and timings before you leave.
Nearest railway station
Igatpuri Railway Station, roughly 30 km by road
Things to carry
Keep behind barriers and fences, never swim or wade near the dam wall or spillway, and avoid the area during heavy release of water.
FAQs
Which river is this dam on?
Mokhada, Palghar district, Maharashtra.
When is the best time to visit?
July to February, with the monsoon giving the fullest reservoir.
Can I go up to the dam wall?
Access can change, so check locally before you go.