New Tehri

Why visit Attractions What to do Weather How to reach Where to stay

Overlooks the gigantic Tehri lake and dam
Adventure hub with several water-sports options
Headquarter of Tehri-Garhwal district
Base for many high-altitude treks
Dobra-Chanti, India's longest motorable single-lane suspension bridge, is here

What to know

A modern town and the headquarter of the Tehri-Garhwal district, New Tehri is an adventure tourism hub. Overlooking the massive Tehri Lake and dam, the well-planned town draws tourists, who come here for its natural beauty and the opportunity to enjoy innumerable water sports in the lake. The dam is the highest of its kind in India and is regarded among the world's largest hydroelectric projects. It stands on the Bhagirathi river.

Tehri (also referred to as Old Tehri now) was a small town situated at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers in Uttarakhand. It was the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Garhwal. This town got submerged under the lake formed during the construction of the Tehri dam. The residents were relocated to New Tehri.

New Tehri is perched high on a hill and offers the serenity of a hill-station. Surrounded by beautiful temples and dense forests, and set against soaring Himalayan peaks, New Tehri is an ideal vacation spot. Several adventure events are organised here throughout the year, the most popular being the (

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When to go

New Tehri enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year although the best time for a visit is between April to June and October to December, when it receives snow.

Where to Stay

Itineraries

Trip to Rishikesh and Tehri Lake

Destinations: Rishikesh, Tehri lake Duration: 5 days, 4 nights Distance: Approx 600 kms (From Delhi) For family and groups Experiences: Sightseeing and adventure Budget: Approx Rs 10,000 per person (excluding adventure sports activities)

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Attractions

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What To Do

Water sports

Adventure seekers can have their fill of adrenaline rush at the Tehri Lake that offers a number of water sport options - from boating and zorbing to water skiing and more.

Trekking

New Tehri is located on the route of several high-altitude treks like Nagtibba, Khatling Glacier, Sem-Mukhem, Panwali Kantha, Sahasratal and Masar Tal. Trekking in Dhanaulti, a few kilometres away, is also an amazing experience.

Nature walks

New Tehri is surrounded by other beautiful hill stations, which offer pleasant walking trails. You can walk towards Chamba and enjoy stunning views of river Bhagirathi.