Dholawad Dam

The Dholawad dam is one of the major tourist attractions of Ratlam located in Raoti, at a distance of 25 km towards the west of Ratlam. Also known as, Saroj Sarowar bandh, the Dholawad dam is 6 km by road from Raoti town.
The Dholawad dam is set amidst peaceful surroundings and offers the visitor an atmosphere of serene calmness. The dam site is a great place to relax and unwind with family. While visiting the Dholawad dam, ensure that you stay back until sunset to enjoy the view of the sun setting at the horizon.
Some of the other places of tourist interest located nearby include the Cactus garden, Kalka Mata Temple, Gadkhange Mata Temple, Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary, Bilpakeshwara Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Sagod Jain Temple, Khamore Bird Sanctuary, Kedareshwar Temple, Ganga Sagar and Siva Temple.
If you enjoy shopping while travelling, you can head to the nearby markets like the Kothari Market, Ghans Bazaar, Akhanda Gyan Ashram Market, Gulab Market and the Hariyali Kissan Bazar.
Dholawad dam can be easily accessed from the Raoti Rail Station (RTI) by local modes of transportation, which are available in plenty. The best season to visit the Dholawad dam is winter.