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Top Places to Visit in Tehri — Travel Guide
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Top Places to Visit in Tehri — Travel Guide

1 min read · 15 Jul 2026

Tehri, in Uttarakhand, is home to one of India's tallest dams and the large reservoir it created, now a growing hub for water sports.

Top Attractions

  • Tehri Dam: One of the tallest dams in India, built on the Bhagirathi River, an impressive feat of engineering alongside the massive reservoir it has created.
  • Tehri Lake: The reservoir formed by the dam, now developed for water sports including jet skiing, kayaking, and houseboat stays, earning comparisons to Kashmir's Dal Lake.
  • Koti Colony: A settlement near Tehri offering scenic views over the lake and surrounding hills.
  • New Tehri: The rebuilt town constructed after the original Tehri town was submerged by the dam's reservoir, offering a base for exploring the lake.

Best Time to Visit

October to March for comfortable weather and water sports on the lake.

How to Reach

Tehri is reached by road from Rishikesh, the nearest airport and railway station.

Location Guide

From: Tehri, Uttarakhand

Safety Guide

Water sports on Tehri Lake should only be done through registered, licensed operators with proper safety gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jet skiing, kayaking, and houseboat stays are among the water sports and activities developed on the reservoir created by Tehri Dam.

Most destinations in this region are best visited between October and March, when the weather is cool and comfortable for sightseeing. Summers (April-June) can be quite hot, and the monsoon (July-September) brings lush greenery but also slippery conditions at hill, fort, and cave sites — always check local conditions before you travel.

Tehri is accessible by road, with verified local vehicle owners on MeraYatri offering self-drive and with-driver cars, SUVs, and tempo travelers, as well as by regular public bus and train services to the nearest major town.

Yes — verified local owners list vehicles serving Tehri on MeraYatri. Check the "Vehicles" section on this page, or search for rides to Tehri directly on the site.

Yes, with reasonable precautions — see the Safety Guide section on this page for specific tips to keep in mind before and during your trip.

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