Tehri, city in Tehri Garhwal district, Garhwal division, Uttarakhand, India
New Tehri is a city in the highlands of Uttarakhand at roughly 1,750 m elevation with cool, fresh air throughout the year. The city has wide, orderly streets, an active market with local goods, and simple, functional buildings that create a sense of organization.
New Tehri was built to replace the old town that was flooded when a dam was constructed on the Bhagirathi river. The original settlement was an important pilgrimage site at the meeting of two rivers and contained old temples and narrow streets.
New Tehri is a center for local Garhwali culture, where Hindi and the traditional Garhwali language are spoken in daily life. The city comes alive during local festivals with music, dance, and food, where visitors can experience the warm hospitality of the community.
New Tehri is easy to reach by road, with regular buses to Dehradun and Rishikesh and good road connections. The nearest railway station is in Rishikesh about 71 km away, and the closest airport is in Dehradun roughly 76 km away.
The original town lies beneath the lake, flooded by the dam, with only ruins remaining underwater. This submerged settlement stands as a silent witness to the changes the region has experienced.
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