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Tehriटिहरी
One day is enough for New Tehri and the lake. Use it as a base for trekking routes (Mahasar Taal, Khatling Glacier) or a stop between Rishikesh and Uttarkashi.
Tehri is the gateway to the Tehri Dam reservoir and high-altitude treks in Garhwal. The old town was submerged by the dam; New Tehri is a clean, planned hill town with lake views. Most travellers pass through in a day, but trekkers stay 2–3 nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heavy monsoon, landslides possible), Dec–Feb (cold, snow on higher routes)
- Airport
- DED
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tehri112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tehri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyTehri is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (93 km (58 mi) from New Tehri; taxi or bus to Dehradun then bus to Tehri).DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (58 mi (93 km) from New Tehri; taxi or bus to Dehradun then bus to Tehri).
- Getting aroundPublic buses and shared jeeps connect New Tehri's neighbourhoods.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from New Tehri to Devi Koonjapuri (one way)₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedDorm bed in guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in midrange hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room in midrange hotel, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (93 km (58 mi) from New Tehri; taxi or bus to Dehradun then bus to Tehri)DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (58 mi (93 km) from New Tehri; taxi or bus to Dehradun then bus to Tehri)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tehri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
3 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
17 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Public buses and shared jeeps connect New Tehri's neighbourhoods. Walking covers the main market and lake viewpoint. Taxis can be hired for day trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Devi Koonjapuri Temple
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or shared jeep from New Tehri, about 30 min
Hilltop temple with panoramic views; go early to avoid crowds.
Chandrabadni Temple
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi from New Tehri, about 45 min, then a short walk
Ancient temple dedicated to a form of Parvati; scenic drive.
Tehri Dam viewpoint
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Walk or auto-rickshaw from New Tehri centre, about 15 min
Free viewpoint; best at sunset.
Mahasar Taal trek start
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi to the trailhead, about 1 h from New Tehri
Multi-day trek; requires guide and camping gear. Check conditions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
New Tehri main road
Midrange hotels and guesthouses near the bus station and market.
Narendra Nagar
About 15 km (9.3 mi) from New Tehri; home to Ananda in the Himalayas spa resort.About 9.3 mi (15 km) from New Tehri; home to Ananda in the Himalayas spa resort.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in midrange hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Shared jeep from Rishikesh to Tehri, one way2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Taxi from Dehradun to Tehri, one way1 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹2,500 |
| Guide for day trek (per group)1 × ₹2,000 · check | ₹2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,560 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,580 per person per day, bed included | ₹17,160≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali at a local restaurant | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Singori sweet (per piece) | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Shared jeep ride within town | ₹10–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi from New Tehri to Devi Koonjapuri (one way) | ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Landslides can block roads during monsoon (Jul–Aug); check conditions before travel.
- Tehri Dam area may have restricted zones; ask locally before exploring.
- Trekking routes require a guide or local knowledge; no marked trails in some areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Tehriटिहरी
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dehradun → Tehri (bus): about ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), 3–4 h (check)
- Rishikesh → Tehri (shared jeep): about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 2–3 h (check)
- Tehri → Uttarkashi (bus): about ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3), 2–3 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahaan hai?)
- मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए — I need a taxi (mujhe taxi chahiye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tehri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heavy monsoon, landslides possible), Dec–Feb (cold, snow on higher routes) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Devi Koonjapuri, Chandrabadni, Tehri Dam viewpoint, and trekking routes with verified access and guide contacts.
- Eat pages with last orders and Singori sweet shops.
- Sleep pages for midrange hotels and Ananda in the Himalayas.
- Transport pages: bus schedules from Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar.
Sources
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