
Hathni Kund Barrage
Yamunanagar, Haryana, India
Where the Yamuna leaves the hills — a gate-run barrage splitting her into canals for two states, with Shivalik views and winter waterbirds.
Why visit: The river's plains-entry moment, roaring in monsoon spate.
- ›Barrage gates
- ›Canal head-works
- ›Kalesar combo
- ›Riverine birding
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Best time
Oct–Mar (Jul–Sep for spate)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–400
Duration
2–3 hrs
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