Khanpur Dam Reservoir Haripur
Khanpur Dam is a stunning blue water reservoir located on the Haro River near Haripur famous for adrenaline water sports jet skiing cliff diving boat cruises and historic Gandhara ruins.
ExploreTarbela Dam Reservoir Haripur
Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Overview
Spanning across the mighty Indus River in Haripur District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tarbela Dam is the worlds largest earth filled dam and a monumental engineering triumph of Pakistan. Constructed between 1968 and 1976 as part of the Indus Waters Treaty the dam retains a breathtaking massive reservoir holding over 13 billion cubic meters of water framed by the rolling green hills of Hazara. Situated just 105 kilometers from Islamabad Tarbela Dam is a popular destination for sightseers civil engineering enthusiasts and families. Visitors can enjoy sweeping viewpoint vistas guided boat cruises along the reservoir perimeter freshwater fish dining and panoramic views of the massive spillways in action during monsoon overflow months.
Highlights
- Worlds largest earth filled dam and fifth largest structure by structural volume
- Massive blue water reservoir holding over 13 billion cubic meters of Indus River water
- Magnificent engineering marvel generating major hydroelectricity for Pakistans national grid
- Scenic lakeside boat rides and breathtaking elevated panoramic viewpoints over Hazara hills
- Famous local freshwater fish dining spots serving freshly fried Indus river carp and catfish
Things To Do
- Marvel at the sheer scale of the worlds largest earth filled embankment from the main viewpoint
- Witness the roaring spectacle of the massive spillways discharging water during monsoon months
- Enjoy peaceful motorboat cruises and fishing excursions across the blue reservoir waters
- Taste fresh hot fried Indus River fish Mahseer and Rahu at nearby roadside restaurants
- Explore nearby Ghazi Brotha hydro power complex and scenic Indus riverside picnic parks
Local Transportation
Easily accessible via Hazara Motorway M15 Topi Interchange or Ghazi Road using private cars taxis or rental vehicles.
Accommodation
Primarily a day trip destination with WAPDA rest houses available for official bookings and private hotels available in nearby Haripur and Swabi cities.
Food & Cuisine
World famous for freshly caught Indus River fish including Rahu Mahseer and Malhi fried crisp at Ghazi and Tarbela road eateries.
Safety Information
Strict security protocols apply around sensitive dam infrastructure. Visitors must carry original CNIC documents, obey photography restrictions, and avoid swimming in deep reservoir currents.
Travel Tips
Carry valid physical CNIC cards for security checkpoints at dam entry gates and combine your trip with a visit to nearby Khanpur Dam or Topi.