Tehri weekend trip from Delhi
Jet skis and floating huts on a Himalayan reservoir
- By road
- 367 km
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–May
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,660 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Kota Ddn AC Express 12401Daily
11:50 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
6 h
5:50 am+1
Dehradun · 43 km away
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
9 h 38 min
8:03 am+1
Doiwala · 41 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Tehri.
- By road367 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadRishikesh, 35 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 36 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Feb–May
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
14°
2°
6d rain
Feb
16°
3°
5d rain
Mar
20°
7°
5d rain
Apr
25°
12°
3d rain
May
26°
15°
6d rain
Jun
28°
18°
11d rain
Jul
25°
19°
25d rain
Aug
25°
18°
24d rain
Sep
25°
17°
14d rain
Oct
23°
12°
2d rain
Nov
19°
7°
1d rain
Dec
16°
3°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — water sports at Koti Colony
- 11:30 amJet ski, speed boat and banana ride at Koti Colony boating point
- 2:00 pmLunch overlooking the lake
- 3:30 pmTehri dam viewpoint
- 6:00 pmEvening at a floating hut or lakeside camp
Sunday — Dobra-Chanti and Chandrabadni
- 8:00 amDrive across the Dobra-Chanti bridge, about 725 m, India's longest single-lane motorable suspension bridge
- 10:00 amChandrabadni temple on its hilltop (about 1h drive plus a short climb)
- 1:00 pmLunch in New Tehri
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Tehri: questions people ask
How far is Tehri from Delhi?
About 367 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Kota Ddn AC Express takes 6 h to Dehradun.
What is the best time to visit Tehri?
Oct–Dec, Feb–May. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Tehri?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Kota Ddn AC Express (12401): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:50 pm and reaches Dehradun at 5:50 am the next day (daily). Dehradun is 43 km from Tehri in a straight line. Also: the Mussoorie Express (14341) at 10:25 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Tehri?
Warmest in Jun (days around 28°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 2°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 25 rainy days.
Can I do Tehri in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Tehri cost?
From about ₹5,660 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Tehri this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.