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Tehri Dam is one of the largest and highest dams of Asia located in Tehri district. This dam is about 19 km from New Tehri. This dam is built on the confluence of three rivers - Bhagirathi, Bhilangana and Ghiratganga.
Tehri Dam is the world's 5th, and Asia's number 1 longest dam, which is about 855 feet (261 meters) high. Tehri Dam has the capacity to generate 2400 MW power. Tehri Dam has become an important centre of attraction.
Here is a huge lake on which the dam has been built. This lake remains an attraction centre for tourists, In which many adventure activities are conducted, such as boating, kayaking, banana rides, water skiing, floater riding and jet ski etc.
The water of Tehri dam, used for irrigation and daily work supply. The completes the purpose of being a great tourist destination in Garhwal area of Tehri Dam Uttarakhand state. Tehri Dam is an excellent example of engineering and architecture.
As a tourist destination, Tehri dam attracts tourists very much towards. During the New Tehri visit, tourists go to see the Tehri dam and beautiful lake.
By Air
The nearest airport of New Tehri is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 86 km from New Tehri.
By Train
The nearest railway station of New Tehri is Rishikesh, which is about 72 km from New Tehri.
By Road
Tehri Dam is located at a distance of about 19 km from New Tehri.
The journey of Tehri Dam can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to April. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable.
During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much.
Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.
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