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Tourist Places



Buda Kedar Temple This temple is situated at the confluence of the Bal Ganga and Dharam Ganga rivers, at a motorable distance of 59 kms. from Tehri. It is believed that Duyodhan offered tarpana here. According to legends, it is at this temple that the Pandavas encountered Rishi Balkhily at Bhrigu Parvat when they were on the lookout for Shiva after the Kurukshetra battle.
Devprayag Situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi, the town of Devaprayag lies at an altitude of 472 m. on the metalled road running from Rishikesh to Badrinath and about 87 km. from Narendra Nagar. Near the town there are two suspension bridges, one each on the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda. The metalled road to Badrinath crosses the former by a third bridge.
Khatling Glacier The trek for Khatling glacier starts from Ghuttu, a place about 62 kms. from Tehri. There is a P.W.D. Inspection house and a Tourist Rest House at ghuttu. The other important places enroute are Reeh, Gangi, Kalyani & Bhomakgufa. At Reeh & Gangi Tourist Rest Houses are available. Gangi is the last village beyond which no facilities of any kind are available and one has to make its own arrangements.
Narendra Nagar 14 kms. away from Muni-ki-Reti at an altitude of 1,129 mts. lies this capital of the former king of Garhwal.Until a few years ago it was the headquarter of the District Tehri Garhwal, but now the New Tehri Town is the headquarter. Here, the palace of the Tehri Raja, is situated amidst a forest.
Chamba 60 kms. from Mussoorie and 48 kms. from Narendra Nagar on the road to Gangotri. Chamba is a township lying high at an altitude of 1676 mts., offering a splendid view of the snow-capped Himalayas and the serene Bhagirathi valley. Chamba happens to be a focal point, being located at the junction of roads leading from Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tehri and New Tehri. The Chamba- Mussoorie fruit belt is also famous for its delicious apples.
Dhanaulti: Dhanaulti, located amidst thick, virgin forests of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak, has an atmosphere of perfect peace & tranquility. The long wooded slopes, relaxed outdoors, cool crossing breeze, warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely weather and fabulous view of snow covered mountain makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday. Situated on Mussoorie-Chamba route, Dhanaulti is 24 kms.
Kunjapuri: Kunjapuri is the name given to a peak having an altitude of about 1,676 m. It lies in Lat. 30`11` N. and Long. 78`20` E., about 93 km. from Devaprayag and 7 km. from Narendra Nagar. It commands a beautiful view of the snow-ranges of the Himalayas and of the valley of the Bhagirathi. It contains an old temple dedicated to the goddess Kunjapuri Devi which is visited by a number of people every year.
New Tehri The newly established township is the district headquater of Tehri Garhwal. It is situated at an elevation between 1550 to 1950 mts. Above sea level. A modern and well planned town, only 11 Kms. From Chamba & 24 Kms. From Old Tehri, it overlooks a massive artificial lake and a Dam. It will soon become an important centre of attraction on the completion of the dam. General Information Altitude : 1550 mts. To 1950 mts. Climate : Min. Temp. 40 C, Max. Temp. 300 C Language Garhwali, Hindi & English Clothing Summer – Cotton, Winter – Wollen Transport Air – Nearest is Jollygrant 93 kms Rail – Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, 76 kms. Road – New Tehri is well connected by road to all important stations of Garhwal Division like Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Pauri, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi etc. Private Taxies abd jeeps are available for trips to nearby towns of chamba & Tehri. Bus service connect to New Tehri to Tehri, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Mussoorie
Surkanda: The Surkanda peak lying at an altitude of 2,750 m. in the western part of tahsil Tehri, and is famous for the temple of Surkanda Devi . It is about 8 km. from Dhanolti on the motor road running from Mussoorie to Chamba and is connected with Narendra Nagar which is about 61 km. and with Tehri which is about 41 km. by motor roads.
Chandrabadni: The Chandrabadni a mountain (2,277 m. above sea-level) , lying in Lat. 30* 18′ N. and Long. 78* 37′ E.,on the border of tahsil Devaprayag and Pratapnagar is well known for the temple of Chandrabadni Devi which lies at the top of the mountain about 10 km. north of Kandi Khal ( a place on the Devaprayag-Kirti Nagar metalled road) , 22 km. from Devaprayag and 109 km. from Narendra Nagar.
Kempty Fall 15 Kms. from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri road having and altitude of 1215 mts. It has the distinction of being the biggest and prettiest water fall located in a beautiful valley and is surrounded by high mountains. A bath at the foot of the fall is refreshing and enjoyable for children and adults alike.
NAGTIBBA For those who are instreted in trekking and adventure, Nagtibba offers them all the opportunities. The area is full of dense forests and natural beauty. One can have a panoramic view of the Himalayas . Thatyur is the base camp for visiting the place, it is away from Chamba-Mussoorie road for which roadbranches off from Suwakohli a place about 16 kms. From Dhanolti. From here Thatyur is 23 kms. Situated in the valley at the bank of river Algar.
Old Tehri Tehri town situated at an elevation of 770 mts. And 84 kms. From Rishikesh. Tehri is situated at the holy confluence of Bhagirthi and Bhilangna rivers and is the important halting station enroute to Yamunotri-Gangotri and Kedarnath-Badrinath. General Information Altitude : 770 Mts. Climate : Cold in winter, Hot in summer Language : Garhwali, Hindi & English Clothing : Summer - Cotton Winter - Wollen Transport Air – Nearest is Jollygrant 110 km. Rail – Rishikesh is the nearest railway station. Road – Tehri is well connected by road to Dehradun, Mussoorie,Pauri, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, Haridwar and other parts of the region