Activity
Things to do in Tehri
12 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–May
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Tehri
Jet ski ride, Koti Colony
₹500–₹650 per person10 min · Season Jan–Mar
Jet skis, speed boats and banana rides on Tehri Lake, a large reservoir among the Garhwal hills.
Representative photo · Photo by Noor alam on Pexels
Parasailing over Tehri lake
₹1,500–₹1,900 per person15 min
A viewpoint in New Tehri looking over the Tehri Dam, one of the tallest dams in India, and its lake.
Representative photo · Photo by Sagar Bijalwan on Pexels
Kayaking on the reservoir
₹500–₹650 per person1 hour
Representative photo · Photo by Sagar Bijalwan on Pexels
Tandem paragliding over Tehri lake
Price on request2 hours · Season Oct–Jun
Representative photo · Chandraveerrawat · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dobra-Chanti suspension bridge
45 min
A long suspension bridge for vehicles over Tehri Lake, joining the two banks of the reservoir.
New Tehri market (Baurari)
1 hour
The main market of New Tehri, a planned hill town built after the old town went under the lake.
Good to know
- Water levels vary with the season; check that water sports are running before you go, especially in the monsoon.
- Book floating huts ahead for weekends; they fill fast in October–November.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Tehri?
Jet ski ride, Koti Colony; Parasailing over Tehri lake; Kayaking on the reservoir; Tehri Dam viewpoint; Lakeside drive to Pipaldali bridge; Tandem paragliding over Tehri lake.
What can you do for free in Tehri?
Tehri Dam viewpoint; Lakeside drive to Pipaldali bridge; Chandrabadni temple; Sunset at Kanatal; Surkanda Devi temple.
Can you do adventure activities in Tehri?
Yes: Jet ski ride, Koti Colony (₹500–₹650); Parasailing over Tehri lake (₹1,500–₹1,900); Kayaking on the reservoir (₹500–₹650); Tandem paragliding over Tehri lake (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Tehri?
Oct–Dec, Feb–May. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Tehri?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.