Ranjit Sagar Dam & Thien Reservoir
A 160m earth-core dam across the Ravi River forming a 160 sq km reservoir lake enclosed by Shivalik forest hills.
Ranjit Sagar Dam & Thien Reservoir
Shahpurkandi, Pathankot District
Detailed Overview & Verification
Factual breakdown clearly separating archaeological & administrative history from oral folklore and religious traditions.
Also known as Thien Dam, this hydroelectric project was constructed across the Ravi River by the Irrigation Department of Punjab and commissioned in 2000. It features a 160-meter-high earth-core gravel dam impounding a 160 sq km reservoir lake surrounded by Shivalik forest hills.
The reservoir banks serve as a popular weekend picnic ground for families and local photography enthusiasts.
🚗 How to Reach Ranjit Sagar Dam & Thien Reservoir
Drive via Pathankot-Shahpurkandi highway. Regular state transport buses run to Shahpurkandi, with taxis available for the reservoir trip.