Aji Dam — Attraction in Gujarat

Dividing the city of Rajkot along its east-west line, the Aji river is one of the most important rivers of the region. It supplies considerable water for drinking as well as for agricultural purposes, and is also often referred to as the ‘lifeline of Rajkot’. There are four dams across the Aji river, which was completed in the year of 1954; the garden and the zoo were inaugurated later in June 2017, by the Prime Minister. The Aji dam, on the downstream area of the river, is the most important one among them and is located in the outskirts of Rajkot, distanced from around 8 km from the central city. This dam, along with the Nyari Dam, makes for an essential source of water for Rajkot. The Aji dam also has a garden and a zoo next to it, which makes it an even more attractive tourist destination.

The state of Gujarat is well known for housing several places of tourist attractions, both natural such as lakes and caves, and man-made such as museums and statues, etcetera. The tourist destinations close to the Watson Museum in Rajkot include both kinds of places. The most popular among these are the Randarda Lake, the Khambhalida Caves, the Tankara Museum, the Watson Museum, the Kaba Gandhi no Delo (in this place, Mahatma Gandhi had spent much of his early years), the Rotary Dolls Museum, the Shri Ramkrishna Ashram, the Nyari Dam, the Ghela Somnath Mahadev Temple, and the famous Pradyuman Park. There are many other places spread across Gujarat which are perfect for a...

At a distance of 8 km from Rajkot Junction, Aji Dam is an earthen dam located near Rajkot city in Gujarat. Situated in the outskirts of the Rajkot city, it is one of major dams in Saurashtra and among the famous tourist attractions of Rajkot.

Built across Aji River, the Aji Dam construction was started in 1952 and completed in 1954. The length of the dam is 2426 m and the total volume content of the dam is 894 tmc. This is the main source of water for people of Rajkot hence it is fondly called as the lifeline of Rajkot City. Like Nyari Dam, it is an ideal picnic place for the people of Rajkot. It features a walkway atop the dam, a manicured garden and plenty of space for children to play. Keep an eye out for migratory birds that flock here.

Lying at the foot of the dam, Aji Dam Garden is quite popular owing to its unique nature and is maintained by Rajkot Municipal Corporation. The garden comprises an amusement park, food courts and children's park in its premises. During the winter season, the Aji Dam Garden looks more beautiful as the trees and the flowers are in full bloom. Migratory birds which comes to this area during the winter stays on the trees of the gardens which adds color and beauty to the garden. It also stands ideal for activities like evening walks and picnics.

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Beautiful and quite place,aji dam with its manicured garden on the side,is yet another famous tourist attractions of Rajkot. A garden surround the dam , which features an amusement park ,food court , 🐦 bird Aviary , children , crocodile park and zoo. As winter looms , the aji dam become a heaven of late flowering shrubs , migratory birds are the attractions at this time of year. All thanks to rajkot corporation ,the handling and cleaning anywhere. The parks are very good condition throughout the year. The picturesque views of the river and park are breath taking . The park is a popular picnic spot as it features an amusement park , a children's park and food court. The zoo has a wide variety of animals , reptiles and Birds 🐦 along with an aquarium . You can enjoy the tranquil environment of the park and spend a relaxing day with friends and family. During the winter season , the aji dam garden looks more beautiful as the tree 🌲 and the flower are in full bloom . migratory birds 🐦 which comes to this area during the winter stays on the trees of the garden which adds colour and beauty to the garden . Iy also stands ideal for activities like evening walks and picnic s. It is one of the famous and loving couple places to hang out personality . IT is basically dam but people love here to come...