Kerwa Dam, Bhopal

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Kerwa Dam is one of the most popular picnic spots of Bhopal.
Situated at a distance of about 10 kms, the reservoir has a catchment area of about 69 sq. km. Kaliasot and Kerwa reservoirs have been constructed to meet the water demands of Bhopal city during dry seasons. Kerwa eco-tourism site has one kilometer of walking area laden with trees, scrubs and flowering plants on both the sides.

While you can enjoy a lot of adventurous activity in and around the Dam area, bird watching can be done in the Nursery which is now an Eco-tourism spot. This place has a trail around the area that you can follow to view a lot of bird’s especially those found in wooded, semi-forest area. Kerwa has a wide variety of birds like parakeets, flycatchers, woodpeckers, owls, peacock, shrike, drongo, nightjars etc. Birding area includes road from dam to the nursery or the eco-tourism point and area around the flowing water. 
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