Tehri
About This Place
Tehri, officially known as Tehri Garhwal, is a prominent mountainous district in Uttarakhand, India, best known for housing the Tehri Dam, which is the highest dam in the country and one of the highest in the world. Situated along the Bhagirathi River, this massive engineering project led to the submergence of the historic Old Tehri town and resulted in the creation of a vast, 42-square-kilometer emerald-green reservoir known as Tehri Lake. Today, the population resides in New Tehri, a modern, planned township built at an altitude of 1,550 meters that serves as a scenic hill station with a pleasant climate. The region has transformed into a major hub for adventure tourism, offering activities like jet skiing, parasailing, and boating, while remaining deeply rooted in its Garhwali cultural heritage and serving as a gateway to various Himalayan pilgrimage sites.
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Testing Tehri (often referred to as New Tehri) is a well-planned hill town and district headquarters in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Located about 72 km from Rishikesh and 86 km from Jolly Grant Airport, it is perched on a scenic ridge at an elevation of 1,550 to 1,950
Nearby Attractions
Tehri Dam & Tehri Lake (~0-15 km from New Tehri): The highest dam in India forms a massive artificial reservoir. Head to Koti Colony for thrilling water sports like jet skiing, banana boating, and boating.Dobra Chanti
Suspension Bridge (~40 km): An iconic 725-meter-long bridge connecting New Tehri with Pratapnagar, offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills.
Chamba (~25 km): A quiet, scenic town surrounded by pine and apple orchards, perfect for a peaceful day trip away from city crowds