Tehri Garhwal

Tehri

Nearest Railway: Rishikesh, 77 Kms
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, 87 kms
Famous For: Lake and Water Sports
Altitude: 1750 metres above sea level
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali
Best Time to Visit: March to May and October and November

About Tehri

The most important tourist attraction of Tehri is the Tehri Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric projects harnessing waters of two important rivers of the Himalayas namely Bhagirathi and Bhilangana. You can also see Himalaya Views from New Tehri early in the morning or on clear days.

How to reach Tehri

By road: Tehri is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Luxury and normal Buses to Tehri are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Tehri are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Devprayag, Srinagar, Uttarkashi etc.
By air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Tehri situated at a distance of 91kms. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Tehri. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Tehri is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport.
By rail: The nearest railway station to Tehri Garhwal is situated in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh Railway station are frequent. Tehri Garhwal is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Tehri

Places to see

Deoprayag

Devprayag is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tehri Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. Devprayag is located at an elevation of 472mts above sea level at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River. It is located 64kms from Tehri Garhwal.

Tehri Lake

Since its creation, Tehri Lake has become a popular boating destination among tourists and travelers who are looking for peace and quiet amidst the nature. Being at a close proximity to Delhi and NCR regions, it has also become an ideal weekend getaway destination. Along with boating, rafting and kayaking, some of the amazing water sports will be available at Tehri Lake.

Kanatal

Kanatal is a small village in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Kanatal is 78 km from Dehradun, 38 km from Mussoorie and 12 km from Chamba. It is on the Chamba-Mussoorie road and nearly 300 km from Delhi.

Surkanda Devi

The Surkanda peak lying at an altitude of 2,750 m. in the western part of tehsil Tehri, and is famous for the temple of Surkanda Devi. It is about 8 km. from Dhanolti on the motor road running from Mussoorie to Chamba and is connected with Narendra Nagar which is about 61 km. and with Tehri which is about 41 km. by motor roads.

Narendra Nagar

Narendra Nagar is popular for two reasons firstly, its proximity with Rishikesh and secondly, it is situated on the Gangotri and Yamunotri route. The royal palace of Maharaja Narendra Shah is located at Narendra Nagar amidst the alpine forest. The sunset from Narendra Nagar represents an invigorating view. Kunjpura is an attractive place on top of a hillock near Narendra Nagar which affords enchanting views of the majestic Himalayas.

Sem Mukhem Temple

The Sem Mukhem Nagraja is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna (who is also known as Nagraja) and is located in Tehri Garhwal of Uttarakhand. The Sem Mukhem Nagraja or the temple of the king of snakes is one of the famous Nagatirthas or snake pilgrimage sites in the whole of Indian sub continent. The temple holds esteemed respect and immense importance amongst the people of Tehri District. Accommodation at Sem Mukhenm is provided by the Pandits of the Mukhem village.