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Gandhi Minar

Tourist attraction

One of the Best Places To Visits in Hīrākud


Address

GVVQ+M75, Hirakud, Odisha 768001, India

Contact

+91 1800 11 1363

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 4:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Sumit P. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place must visit once to both them the Gandhi minar and jawahar udhyan (park) Follow guidelines for covid 19 for now . While going to the minar part you have to pay 10 rupees for parking and 2 rupees per person for entry tickets . After the threats on the dam , there is a tight security, that's why you can't click more photos and videos of the dam but the ugliest part is the shameless police-men guarding there , so arrogant and the parking in front of park costs 20 rupees . Over all very good place to wander when going thorough Hirakud and you can also join the dyke road from dam to the sason side .
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SATYAM V. 2 years ago on Google
    You will enjoy just the views of so broad dam. Here the toilets were in very dirty at that yime when i was gone there. Uou also van visit to the other part called Nehru Minar. So enjoy ur day!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aniket A. 3 months ago on Google • 556 reviews New
    If you are visiting Hirakund Dam then this place is a must-visit place where you can get to see 360 degrees of the area. This is located uphill and you can see the ropeway as well from that height. The view from the Minar is breathtaking and amazing. The place is amazing to chill and maybe you will get an amazing view during sunrise or sunset.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumit 0. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is good and well maintained. Only for scenic beauty. It is advised to go there during sunset or sunrise as it looks amazing during that time. There is some stalls for snacks on top and also washroom facilities.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suresh Kumar O. 4 months ago on Google • 241 reviews
    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.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rishabh B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit. There is nothing at hirakud dam without Gandhi minar❤️☺️ But when we visited ropeway service not opened bcoz of lockdown😑
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yogesh B. 5 months ago on Google • 133 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nalin R. 1 year ago on Google
    To get the full view of the Hirakud dam this spot is the best one. I would prefer evening time to visit this place so you can enjoy the scenery and the weather together. And by the way don't forget to take a bottle of water with yourself when you climb this Minar.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Subhransu Sekhar P. 2 years ago on Google
    It's more than 65 feet high from here you can enjoy the awesome view of Dam, park, mountains.. Entry fee 2 rupees only.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rabinarayan 3 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Good place with park. Gandhi minar top you can see view total 360 ° of Hirakud dam . Nice experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 TS 6 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    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.

  • 4/5 Malay kumar S. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Near by 2.5-3 km from stand to top point.you can use vehicle of local parties by paying.Good place to see full Hirakud dam in one view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sambhunath P. 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumit Kumar A. 11 months ago on Google
    Located on the top of the hill, Basically it is a watch tower. You get a birds 🦅view of the Hirakud. You can also have a view of Jawahar Udyan Park from top. Connecting Ropeway from Jawahar Udyan and Gandhi Minar is a wonderful experience and it is life time experience. You will also find Kiosk set up for food, Water, Beverages with Excellent sitting arrangement. Overall you will find beautiful Atomosphere, wonderful surrounding and excellent view. Must visit once. Yes they also have good toilet facility and parking space along with guards and safety officer. Make sure you have taken tickets at the entrance else you may miss wonderful experiences.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sai sansikta T. 9 months ago on Google
    The view was peaceful and soothing especially if you are visiting there in the morning around 7-8(less crowd or nearly no crowd)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saptarshi N. 8 months ago on Google
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Puravi N. 9 months ago on Google
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gayatri T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the best places to visit in Sambalpur. Amazing view of Hirakud Dam from the top of the Gandhi Minar. And also the Jawahar udyan park is too good. The park and surrounding areas are well maintained and clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prajnadipti D. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're visiting hirakud dam make sure you visit this place. You can go on your own vehicle to this place, they charge 5 rs per person. Beautiful roads leading to the top of the hill where the minar is situated. You can see the clear view of the dam from the top of the minar. Another thing is you can go the nehru park that's on the foot of the hill and go till the top by roapway. The ticket price of the roap way per person is 60 rs. You will get amazing views from the roap way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sabyasachi N. 2 years ago on Google
    I liked this place. Period. Nothing else... The view is awesome and breathtaking... The noise is less the security is very cooperative... The view from the staircase is awesome... It's peaceful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arnav S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very Good Place To Visit. Always Recommend To Everyone. You can easily spend your one day over there and enjoy the beauty of the nature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amit H. 1 year ago on Google
    Gandhi minar is one of the two watch towers of Hirakund dam. One can take cable car or walk 2 kns uphill to reach the minar. View of dam and water resiviour is magnificent from the top of the watch tower.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hemant k. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Good place for visit in Hirakud dam. Top view is awesome. Just 5 km from highway. Must visit this place if you have some time.

  • 5/5 Amerjith K T. 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Entry fee ₹5 , ropeway ₹84 Inside of stairs need to be maintained neat and clean

  • 5/5 Mitesh kumar P. 6 months ago on Google
    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☺️!

  • 5/5 Swaraj P. 4 months ago on Google
    A very decent and attractive place to visit. Can see the full view of the left side of Hirakud Dam and Reservoir. Can use the Ropeway also from the park to reach the Minar. Ropeway Tickets are available from the counter inside the park from 10am to 5pm. And the Ropeway is accessible till 6pm if you have the tickets and can come back down with ropeway till 6:30pm.

  • 5/5 Phunshuk W. 7 months ago on Google
    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.

  • 3/5 Anurag 1 year ago on Google
    The Gandhi Minar itself hardly has any charm. However one gets a good view of the hirakud dam reservoir from multiple angles as it is located on a hill. Entry ticket was Rs 5 only 😃. One can take a four wheeler to the top or can take the cable car. The garden at the top was colorful. It was not very crowded when we went.

  • 5/5 Ranjita B. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice place and provides an exceptionally pleasant experience. The view of Hirakid dam, dyke, and greenery from the top of minar is a treat to the eyes. But there is no online payment methods available. You have to pay cash to buy tickets

  • 5/5 Surendra Kumar M. 8 months ago on Google
    Excellent for children to experience of ropeway at Hirakud Dam site to Gandhi Minar

  • 3/5 Abhirup K. 10 months ago on Google
    A very well maintained park. Mainly Hirakud Dam can be seen very well from here. Food stalls are available here. Must visit here once

  • 5/5 Subhashis P. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice tower to view Hirakund Dam. There is another tower, Jowher Tower on the other side of the dam. Can use Ropeway to reach the top, or can take your car just below the tower, have to walk 50 metre. Entry fee is 5 INR per person and 20 INR for car. There are circular stairs to reach the top, the view from the top is awesome.

  • 3/5 Kishor K. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    From entry point it takes diff fair for different transportation mean , If you'll walk : 5 rs each If 2 wheeler : 10 rs If 4 wheeler : 20 rs Through walking is fun with, beauty of nature , it's not easy to cover 2 km with legs these days , and if you walk, there is an off road shortcut . Look for it on your left side if going up .


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