Tawa River
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Tawa River (तवा नदी) is a tributary of the Narmada River of Central India. It rises in the Satpura Range of Betul and flowing north and west, joins the Narmada at the village of Bandra Bhan in Hoshangabad District.
Variants
- Tawa (तवा)
Origin
Jat Gotras Namesake
- Tawana (तावणा) (Jat clan) → Tawa River (तवा नदी). Tawa River (तवा नदी) is a tributary of the Narmada River of Central India. It rises in the Satpura Range of Betul and flowing north and west, joins the Narmada at the village of Bandra Bhan in Hoshangabad District.
Course
The Tawa is the Narmada's largest tributary, at 172 km. It rises in the Satpura Range of Betul and flowing north and west, joins the Narmada at the village of Bandra Bhan in Hoshangabad District.[1]
Tawa Dam
In 1958, construction began on Tawa Dam, which was completed in 1978 in Tawa Nagar to create Tawa Reservoir in southern Hoshangabad District. Forty-four villages were submerged by the reservoir.[2]
Pristine Tawa & Madai
The raw wilderness and absolute tranquillity of Tawa dam and Madai reserve forest attracts tourists in good numbers. Located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, these are hot spots in monsoon. This place offers a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is set amidst lush greenery, and offers much scope for adventure. The western boundary of Satpura National Park and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is formed by the Tawa dam & reservoir.
The densely forested Satpura ranges around Pachmarhi are popular for the greenery which has spawned its biodiversity. Covering the total area of 4,926 sq kms, Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is spread across three districts of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura National Park is the core zone whereas the Panchmarhi and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary constitute the buffer zone. In the northwestern side of the National Park, Tawa Reservoir is a man made lake formed by the dam on the Tawa river.
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Tawa Dam
No less than a natural paradise, the Tawa Dam & Reservoir exhibits raw wilderness and absolute tranquillity. It is settled on the banks of the Tawa River situated in the Hoshangabad district. You can reach Tawa dam after a two-and-a-half-hour ride from Bhopal. After reaching Tawa, you can experience an amazing cruise ride which takes you on a serene hour-long ride along the dreamy little islands dotting the reservoir and the panoramic hills of the Satpura to Churna. The lake ride is even more captivating since it leads to a serene glimpse of Satpura and Churna.
A short trip to Tawa dam and a stay at MPT Tawa Resort can get you completely in sync with the magic of nature. The rooms in this resort are designed to capture the full view of the dam. The resort has a beautiful infinity swimming pool and in-house restaurant to serve the guests.
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Madai
After spending a day viewing the amazing Tawa dam, you can head towards Madai. It is a part of the reserved forest and an integral part of the Satpura Biosphere Project. It is located at the entrance of the most exquisite and beautiful forests in India - Satpura. It delights you with its rich wildlife, sprawling meadows, unending backwaters and spell-binding views that leave you awestruck. At Madai and Satpura Tiger Reserve you can indulge in a jungle safari and have an amazing wildlife and bird watching experience.
You have two options for transportation: an early boat from Tawa, or a road trip. You may watch the dawn and have breakfast with your family on the boat in the interim.
After arriving, check in at the lovely Bison Resort witnessing the beautiful riverside. This beautiful resort is nestled at the backwaters of Tawa Reservoir and is very well known for its excellent cottages and wildlife sightings right from the balconies.
Source - https://www.mptourism.com/destination-tawa.php
Surroundings
India's oldest forest preserve, the Bori Reserve Forest, was established in 1865 along the Tawa. The Bori Reserve Forest is part of the Bori Sanctuary, which is part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1999, which covers much of the upper watershed of the Tawa.
References
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