The division of New Tehri lies within the district headquarters which is located at about 16kms from Old Tehri. The most vital tourist destination in this town is the Tehri Dam, which is also among the most significant hydroelectric projects of the world that harness waters to the Himalayan Rivers Bhilangana and Bhagirathi. The small and quiet town of New Tehri is the only planned town within the state of Uttarakhand which is also gradually gaining importance as a renowned spot for travellers due to its pleasant weather and varied culture.
The town receives adequate share of snowfall at the time of winters. With the help of government and tourism department initiatives the town has also got its fair share of sightseeing attractions for tourist excursions. Travellers can seek a number of options for leisure and fun with beautiful attractions such as Kirtinagar, Ghansali, Pantwari Village, Chandrabadni Temple and Devalsari Village. Additionally travellers can also take a tour of the famous Tehri Dam which still remains a controversial site due to witnessed objections from various environmentalists.
The town of Tehri mainly derives its name from the word “Trihari”, which is a place where three forms of sins are cleansed namely sins that are born out of Vacha, Kamana and Mansa or word, deed, and thought respectively. Today the ruins of ancient Tehri lie beneath the water. New Tehri is also a modern town which is spread at about an elevation of 1550-1950mts above the sea level and also overlooks the gigantic Tehri dam and the lake.
How to Reach
By Road: Tehri can be easily reachable by motorable roads through a number of destinations in Uttarakhand and other Northern Indian states. Normal and luxury buses are also available to Tehri town through ISBT Kashmiri Gate.
By Train: The closest railway station to the town is Rishikesh railway station, which is linked well with a number of railway networks across India. Trains are frequent to the Rishikesh railway station from major Indian cities.
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest connected airport to the town of Tehri which is located at a distance of about 91kms. Taxis can be easily available from the Jolly Grant Airport to the town of Tehri.
