Things to do in New Tehri, Uttarakhand
New Tehri is a city and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of Tehri Garhwal District.
5 places to visit in and around New Tehri, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Tehri Dam
The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. With a height of 260.5 m, it is the tallest dam in India and the 13th-tallest dam in the world.
Wikipedia - 2Chandrabadani Devi
Chandrabadani is a Siddhpeeth temple located on the border of Devaprayag and Pratapnagar tehsils. The temple is located 2,277 m above sea level, at the top of the Chandrakoot mountain about 32 km north of Devaprayag.
Wikipedia - 3Surkanda Devi
Surkanda Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine located near Dhanaulti in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,756 metres, the temple offers panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges.
Wikipedia - 4Koteshwar Dam
The Koteshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Bhagirathi River, located 22 km downstream of the Tehri Dam in Tehri District, Uttarakhand, India.
Wikipedia - 5boating point
Best time to visit New Tehri
Best weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
- Jan7°CCold
- Feb9°CCold
- Mar13°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr18°CPleasant, Best months
- May22°CPleasant, Best months
- Jun23°CPleasant, Best months
- Jul22°CRainy
- Aug21°CRainy
- Sep20°CPleasant, Best months
- Oct16°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov13°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec10°CCold
PleasantRainyColdBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | 7°C | 37 mm |
| Feb | Cold | 9°C | 48 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 13°C | 40 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 18°C | 33 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 22°C | 47 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 23°C | 162 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 22°C | 369 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 21°C | 360 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 20°C | 168 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 16°C | 19 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 13°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Cold | 10°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (1,750 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach New Tehri
- Nearest railway station: Rishikesh (RKSH), 36 km away.
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 36 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to New Tehri costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to New Tehri is not included.
Compare New Tehri with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Tehri | – | Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov | 5 | ₹6,900–₹13,700 |
| Dhanaulti | 24 km | Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov | 5 | ₹6,900–₹13,700 |
| Devprayag | 29 km | Oct–Apr | 5 | ₹6,900–₹13,700 |
| Rishikesh | 36 km | Oct–Mar | 16 | ₹8,000–₹15,600 |
| Srinagar | 34 km | Oct–Apr | 5 | ₹8,000–₹15,600 |
Distances in a straight line from New Tehri; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in New Tehri?
The best known are Tehri Dam, Chandrabadani Devi, Surkanda Devi, Koteshwar Dam, boating point.
When is the best time to visit New Tehri?
Best weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
How do I reach New Tehri?
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh (RKSH), 36 km away. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 36 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to New Tehri cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to New Tehri is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.