Tehri Dam Lake

2 daysBest: Sep–JunLakes#boating#dam#adventure

Vast reservoir with boating and sky views

Why this weekend?

Kayaking and sailingTehri dam viewpointCable car over lake

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The dam
- Dam deck
- Boat ride
- View decks
Day 2 · The lake
- Water sports
- Sunset hour
- Return

Geography & terrain

Tehri Lake lies in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand at about 830 m, 90 km from Rishikesh and 60 km from New Tehri — the dam lake of the region, its 2006 completion, the boating and the decks set on the Bhagirathi valley.

History & culture

The lake's story runs with the 2006 dam era — the dam lake of the 2006 completion and the 1980s-era project of the Tehri Hydro Development life, with the lake's modern role as the adventure stop of the Rishikesh circuit and the home of the 2006-era dam and the boating decks and the 2010s-era water sports; the lake's history of the 1990s-era town shifts and the 2000s-era fills, gives Tehri its dam character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Dam decks
Boat rides
Water sports
View decks
Sunset hours

Eat & drink

Kafuli (spinach curry)
Bhatt ki dal (black soybean)
Aloo ke gutke
Bal mithai (Almora sweet)

Getting there

Fly: Dehradun (DED)
Train: Haridwar, Kathgodam, Dehradun stations
Road from Delhi: 250–450 km depending on valley
Getting around: Shared taxis and buses on hill roads

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹700–1,100

Month by month

Jan · Snow: −5–8°C · Snow rain
Feb · Snow: −3–10°C · Snow rain
Mar · Good: 2–14°C · Light rain
Apr · Best: 7–20°C · None rain
May · Best: 12–25°C · None rain
Jun · Good: 16–30°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 18–28°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 17–27°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Best: 14–26°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Best: 8–20°C · None rain
Nov · Cold: 2–14°C · None rain
Dec · Snow: −2–9°C · Snow rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Sep–Jun
Connectivity: Patchy in high valleys — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Sep–Jun) holds the lake
The sports ask the morning hours
Pairs with Devprayag for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Tehri Lake?

The dam lake of the Bhagirathi.

What is there to do?

The boats, the sports and the decks.

How long is the visit?

Two days.