CM launches adventure water sports activities at Kol Dam Reservoir

SHIMLA 24 October, 2026

• Water sports to be developed along 35-km stretch from Aehan to Tattapani, creating new livelihood opportunities for local youth

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today virtually inaugurated adventure water sports activities at the Kol Dam reservoir in Aehan, Mandi district, from Shimla.
The Chief Minister said that the expansion of these activities across the nearly 35-kilometre stretch of the reservoir from Aehan to Tattapani will offer tourists exciting experiences while creating new employment and self-employment opportunities for local youth and strengthening the regional economy.
On the occasion, Sh. Sukhu said that recognizing the natural beauty of the Kol Dam reservoir and its immense tourism potential, the present state government has decided to expand adventure water sports activities in the area. Under this initiative, tourists will be able to enjoy a range of attractions, including speedboats, jet skis, banana boat rides, bumper rides and a mini cruise boat with a capacity of 20 passengers. These activities will allow visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the reservoir while experiencing thrilling water-based adventures.
The Chief Minister said the state government was making continuous efforts to promote tourism across Himachal, with water sports having an important role to play in this endeavour. He said the tourism sector provided employment and self-employment opportunities to lakhs of families and also contributed to an increase in the revenue of state.
He said that the government had already introduced similar activities in Bilaspur. The state’s objective was to establish Himachal as a leading destination in the tourism sector.
Former Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sohan Singh Thakur said the Chief Minister’s vision had now been translated into reality. He said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, was continuously working to promote tourism across the state.
Expressing confidence that the launch of these activities would boost tourism in the region and enhance the income of local residents, he said the Chief Minister was consistently working towards making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant.
On the occasion Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board Bhawani Singh Pathania and Advocate General Anup Rattan and other dignitaries were present in Shimla. Whereas Vice-Chairman of the Water Management Board Shashi Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan and other dignitaries were present in present at Aehan in Mandi district.