New Tehri: The Hub of Adventures
Having earned its recognition for being the only planned city in the state of Uttarakhand, New Tehri is a place you definitely won’t like to miss! The city is home to one of the largest hydroelectricity projects in the world and is adorned an emerald green reservoir that is formed the confluencing waters of the Bhilangana and Bhagirathi rivers.

Sprawled over an elevation from 1550 to 1950 meters above sea level, the modern town of New Tehri overlooks the gigantic lake, the Tehri dam, and the Himalayas on days with clear weather.

The city also serves as the headquarter of the Tehri Garhwal District, which takes its importance to an even higher level. In addition to the magnificent dam, New Tehri is famous for offering several water sports facilities for the tourists, like kayaking, jet skiing and more.

The city also houses a few temples that add a touch of spirituality. The town of Old Tehri is not too far away from the new city, but it is fully submerged in the water as of now.

Places To Visit In New Tehri
There are quite a few places of tourist interest in New Tehri, such as:

• Tehri Dam Reservoir
  Tehri Dam has earned its spot as one of the greatest dams in Asia. The dam reservoir is built upon the Bhagirathi stream in Uttarakhand. Even though Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) was formed in 1988, the actual operation of the finished dam started in the year 2006. The dam generates around 1000 MW of hydroelectricity in addition to an extra 1000 MW of pumped stockpiling hydroelectricity.But, the settlements on the inclines of the dam are increasing day day, that’s why the region is prone to debilitated avalanches, landslides and flooding for those who live downstream.

• Chandrabadni Temple
  The temple of Chandrabadni is dedicated to Goddess Sati and is considered as one of the most spiritually blessed Shakti Peethas in India. The temple is seated at an altitude of around at an elevation of 2277 metres above sea level and i made out of white marbles and tiles. Once entered inside the temple premises, one can witness a 360-degree view of the picturesque mountains.

• Sem Mukhem Temple
  The Sem Mukhem Temple located at an altitude of about 2903 metres above sea level. This temple is dedicated to the snake god and has a special place among the hearts of the devotees.In order to reach the temple, one has to trek uphill for 7 kilometres from Khamba Khal, which is located almost 64 kilometres away from New Tohri.

  In addition to all these places, you can also visit some major attractions that are located near and around New Tehri, such as:

• Dhanaulti
  If you are searching for peace, then Dhanaulti will be an ideal place for you to visit. This place is situated nearly 40 kilometres away from New Tehri and has become a popular tourist attraction in recent times since it offers a scintillating view of the ice-capped mountains. surrounded dense forests.
• Chamba
  Located amidst the dense forest, the quaint town of Chamba lies roughly 11 kilometres away from New Tehri. Set at an altitude of around 1600 metres above sea level, this town is known for being an unpolluted land. Chamba offers stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas, which is why tourists flock around this town to gain a soul-stirring aura.
• Buda kedar
  The ancient temple of Buda Kedar is situated almost 59 kilometres away from New Tehri, at the confluence of the Dharam Ganga and Bal Ganga rivers. This temple is believed to be built at the exact place where Duryodhan from Mahabharat offered tarpana’. The visitors can see birds soaring high in the sky from the Buda Kedar premises.
• Pantwari Village
  Pantwari village is known for serving as the base camp for the Nag Tibba trekking. It is also a favourable ground near well-known hill stations like Rishikesh and Dehradun. This village is situated almost 125 kilometres away from New Tehri. The valleys of this village are covered with oak trees and rhododendrons, which are home to several beautiful species of birds.
• Devalsari Village
  This is another village near New Tehri that serves as the base camp for the Nag Tibba trekking. The village of Devalsari is situated almost 9 kilometres away from New Tehri and around 13 kilometres away from Nag Tibba.
• Khatling Glacier
  You can go hiking in the Khatling Glacier if you want to have a good trekking experience. The actual trek route starts from Ghuttu, which is around 62 kilometres away from New Tehri. And once you start making your way up north, you will witness some of the most enticing views of the Himalayas.

Things To Do In New Tehri
As we mentioned earlier, there are plenty of adventure options available for the tourists to indulge in during their visit to New Tehri, such as:

• Jet Skiing
• Biking
• Kayaking
• Paragliding
• Yoga and Meditation

Best Time For Visiting New Tehri
Any time of the year is perfect to plan your getaway with your family, friends or even solo travel in the land of Tehri.

The summers are pleasant and mild with temperatures rising up to 38 degrees, just like every hill station in the north. The months of April to June are ideal enough to travel to all the near places of tourist attractions, like Chamba, Devprayag, and more.

The months of July to September are drastically rainy due to the monsoon season. Although the season sees moderate to high rainfall, it is only ideal for people who like to spend their vacation in monsoons while enjoying the unleashing beauty of nature.

In addition to that, if you want to feel the freeze and taste some scrumptious food from Tehri during the chilly winters, then the months of October to March will be ideal for you because of the temperatures in these months generally stays between 1 to 15 degrees.

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