Tehri Dam is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend gateway. A truly beautiful terrain to Tehri Dam passes through the hills covered in pines and villages. The dam is one of the highest dams in the world. Needless to say that its highest dam in India. The dam is built on the Bhagirathi River with a height of 260 Meters in Uttarakhand state. The length of the dam is 628 Meter, the crest width is 22 Meter and the base width is 1233 Meter. The dam generates 2400 MW of power.

Tehri Dam not only produces record hydroelectricity but also offers a fantastic experience to tourists also.

Tourists enjoy a panoramic view of Tehri Lake from viewpoints. Uttarakhand tourism has developed an area of 44 sq Km of the lake for water sport. The activities include Jet-Ski, Diving, Boating, Kayaking, Snorkelling & Canoeing, etc. Moreover, for nature lovers, there is a botanical garden also. The garden has been developing in New Tehri & famous for beautiful flowers.

The dam can be reached easily from Haridwar, Dehradun or Delhi as well as. The Tehri Dam is approx. 102 km from Haridwar and 108 km from Dehradun. The dam is at 322 km from Delhi & well connected also.