Tehri
Tehri district of Uttarakhand is divided in two regions: New Tehri and Old Tehri. Old Tehri is 16 Kms away from New Tehri, situated on the convergence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. The place has derived its name from “Trihari” that signifies the position which cleans away three types of sins- Vacha, Karmana and Mansa. Old Tehri was studded with historical buildings and temples which are now submerged under Tehri Dham.
Once Old Tehri was inhabitated and now it’s ruined under water. New Tehri came into existence when old Tehri was submerged and this is the only region that came into existence by a well-planned project. New Tehri is very attractive town and population of Old Tehri was shifted to New Tehri as the dam building was not safe. New Tehri is also considered as Asia’s most successful rehabilitation program.
It is perched at a height of 1550 to 1950 meters above sea level. It is the district headquarters of the Tehri district and Tehri Dam is one of the major tourist attractions here. It is one of the world’s largest hydroelectric projects that harness waters of two important rivers of Himalayas namely Bhilangana and Bhagirathi.
New Tehri is developing as an amazing tourist spot for its pleasant weather. During winters, tourists can enjoy snowfall here and Government has also developed several sightseeing attractions. Tehri Dam Lake is Asia’s largest man-made lake. It is capable of producing around 2400 MW of electricity.
Tourists can visit New Tehri throughout the year but summers are the great months to visit the place. Visiting the place is a great experience that is worth remembering. River rafting and trekking is the great experience in Tehri.
Travelers can spend their leisure time at the beautiful tourist spots in the region. Sightseeing is a great experience here to explore the hidden gems of nature. Explore below attractions of New Tehri and learn about the most happening places to make your trip a life time memory.
- Tehri Dam
- Sem Mukhem
- Surkanda Devi Temple
- Surkanda Devi Temple
- Gautam Rishi’s temple
- Buda Kedar Temple
- Khatling Glacier
- Narender Nagar
New Tehri is the headquarters of Tehri Garhwal region and due to this; the region is well connected with the surrounding towns both outside and inside Uttarakhand. Given below is some useful information on how to reach Tehri.
Reaching Tehri By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Tehri located at a distance of 93 Km in the capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun. Being a domestic airport, Jolly Grant is well connected to New Delhi via regular flights. Private taxis and state buses for Tehri are easily available from the airport for tourists.
Reaching Tehri By Road: Bus is one of the best modes of transportation in India. Private and state transport buses are easily available for Tehri from the major cities in Uttarakhand like Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. Taxis are readily available from all across the state easily for New Tehri and nearby places.
Reaching Tehri By Train: Train is the major mode of transportation across the country as large number of people travel by trains regularly. It is considered as one of the most beautiful and convenient modes of transportation. Rishikesh is the nearest railhead to Tehri region. Rishikesh railway station is located at a distance of 75 Km from Tehri. Motorable roads are well connected with New Tehri and tourists can easily hire taxis or buses to reach Tehri.