TEHRI

ABOUT TEHRI

Tehri Garhwal stretches from the snow clad Himalayan peaks of Thalaiya sagar, Jonli and the Gangotri group all the way to the foothills near Rishikesh.
The gushing Bhagirathi which runs through seems to divide the district into two, while the Bhilangna, Alaknanda, Ganga and Yamuna rivers border it on the east and west. Its immediate neighbouring district are Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag and Dehradun.
History has it that the king of Garhwal expressed his gratitude to the British for liberating Garhwal from the Gorkhas, by giving away half of his kingdom.
Consequently, Pauri garhwal, including today's Chamoli and Rudraprayag (partly) district came to be called British Garhwal until India's independence in 1947. tehri,at the meeting point of the rivers Bhagirathi and Bhilangna, became the new Capital of Tehri Garhwal.
Old Tehri Tehri town is situated at an elevation of 770 m and 84 km from Rishikesh. Tehri is situated at the holy confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers and is the important halting station en route to Yamunotri-Gangotri and Kedarnath-Badrinath.

HOW TO REACH THERE

Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 101 km.
Rail: Rishikesk is the nearest railway station.
Road: Tehri is well connected by road to Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Pauri, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, and other parts of the region.

PLACES OF INTEREST IN TEHRI

New Tehri is different from other hill stations. Sparkling new roads, well designed housing blocks, sprawling shopping malls, a pleasant weather, surrounding greens and a breathtaking view of the snowy peaks, amicable people and clean, non-pollutin environ make it one of the most ideal hill locations.

Chamba : Chamba 12 kms. From New Tehri, Chamba is a fascinating town at the height of 1,676 mtrs. A sleepy town in the background of the mighty Himalayas, overlooking the serene Bhagirathi valley. At the crossroads of mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tehri and new Tehri, Chamba is known as a major Apple growing center.

Old Tehri : Old Tehri 16 kms. From New Tehri, at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. Its importance is due to its strategic location as a transit point to Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Surkhanda Devi :The famous mountain top shrine at an altitude of 2,903 mtrs., In the mid of a dense forest. Surkhanda Devi is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. This temple was originally uilt in 13th century. A beautiful architecture depicts the unique hill-style. Every year, a fair is held in the month of May June, during Ganga Dussera.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN TEHRI

Chandrabadni Fair :This fair has a legendary background. This place, which is about 8kms. on Dehradun-Saharanpur Road, is a holy bathing place of religious importance. Thousands of devotees visit the spot in April and October, when a big fair takes place here.
Surkhanda Devi Fair :Surkhanda Devi Fair is held on the Ganga Dussehra day at Surkhanda Devi temple, located at a distance of 33kms. from Mussoorie. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is an important pilgrimage centre. It can be reached by trekking about 2kms. from Kaddukhal via Dhanolti on the road to Chamba. The worship of the Goddess is the main attraction of this fair. Besides folk music and dance, the traditional handicrafts are also on display.
Kunjapuri Fair :This fair is held in October every year during Navratras at Narendra Nagar. Over fifty thousand people gather here to participate in various activities. Display of skill and strength by the youth, handicrafts and handmade articles are main attractions of this fair.