Thengo Dam & Eco Tourism, Sonepur, Subarnapur

Thengo Dam is a popular picnic spot located at a distance of 28 km from Birmaharajpur and 34 km from Sonepur town. It is a medium irrigation project that was built to conserve water. Thousands of local visitors come here for picnics and other recreational activities for its natural and beautiful surroundings. Many migrating birds visit this place in winter. It is also possible to see elephants, bears, and wolves from the nearby forests at the dam site. Thengo Reservoir is the best picnic spot near Sonepur.

One can enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of different species of birds and peacocks at this beautiful dam in the evening. The place attracts tourists to come here in winter for a beautiful natural environment. It is a good place for a weekend picnic in the winter season. Thengo Dam is one of the popular tourist places in Subarnapur, Odisha.

  • Thengo Dam is a peaceful, photogenic spot blending natural beauty, wildlife and a historic irrigation setting. Ideal for a relaxed weekend escape, it suits nature lovers, birdwatchers, and travellers seeking a slice of tranquil Odisha.
  • The dam’s serene reservoir, surrounded by forested hills, offers the perfect backdrop for picnicking year-round. It’s particularly vibrant in winter, often filled with migratory birds

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Open Timing

Thengo Picnic Spot open timings is every Morning from 8 am to 6 pm

Best Time to visit

The best time to visit Sonepur Thengo Dam is at all times of the year

Nearest Bus Stop

The nearest Bus stop is Sonepur, which is located around 34 KM distance from Thengo Dam

Nearest Railway Station

The Nearest Railway Station is Rairakhol, which is located around 60 KM distance from Thengo Picnic Spot

Nearest Airport

The nearest Airport is Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda , which is located around 132 KM distance from Thengo Reservoir , and is about 286 km from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar