Uttarakhand, הודו
Nearby Places for visit
Temple
1. Sem Mukhem temple - A temple dedicated to Nag Raja is one of the most sought after attraction in the town. Perched at an altitude of 2903 m above the sea level, the temple lays en route Khamba Khal - Sem trek trail.
2. Gautam Rishi Temple - Gautam Rishi temple is considered a scared place where one of the Saptarishi, Gautam Rishi, a devotee of Lord Shiva is said to have resided. The lake nearby the temple is considered holy enough that dip in the water is equivalent to a dip in River Ganga.
Located 8 kms from Tehri on Dehradun-Saharanpur road, the place is a must visit.
3. Surkhanda Devi Temple - At a distance of about 8 km from Dhanaulti, and a 2 km trek from the village Kaddu Khal is the Surkanda Temple, that makes up for a trekker's paradise.
While the climb is tough, it's worth the view and serenity. Following the popular mythology of Sati jumping in to the sacrificial fire to go against her Father Daksha's act of not inviting Lord Shiva to a ceremony, this temple is one of the most popular 'Shaktipeeth' of India. A Shaktipeeth, going by the literal translation, is a holy site with the female goddess residing for her followers.
4. Tehri Dam – The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand
5. Parmarth Niketan Ashram- Parmarth Niketan is situated in the lap of the lush Himalayas, along the banks of the Ganges.
6. Dhanaulti Eco Park – Dhanaulti, the Eco Park features a plethora of flora as well as the native Deodar, Oak & Rhododendron trees, also housing endangered birds adding to it’s natural beauty.
7. Devprayag Sangam – Devprayag is the confluence of two holy rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi to form Ganga. According to religious scriptures, Devprayag is one of the five important holy confluences. Rivers like Bhagirathi, Alaknanda & the mythological river Saraswati (flowing underground) meet to from the River Ganga
8. Chandrabadni Mata Temple - The legend says that the torso of Goddess Sati fell here and her weapons got scattered all around the place. Thus, even today huge number of iron trishuls (tridents) and some old statues can be seen lying around the revered temple of Chandrabadani.
Hill & Valley
1. Mussoorie - Located 71 km from Tehri Garhwal, this place need no introduction. It is visited by thousands of visitors every year to enjoy the varied flora and fauna of the place.
2. Chamba - Situated 18 km from Tehri Garhwal, Chamba is one of the major tourist attractions among travellers. Apart from offering the panoramic views of Himalayas, it also provides an amazing view of the holy River Bhagirathi.
3. Dhanaulti - Located on the Mussoorie - Chamba route almost 44 km from Tehri Garhwal, Dhanaulti is a land of hidden treasures. With very few travellers aware of the degree of beauty, the raw trails are almost untouched.
Trekking
4. Tehri Garhwal- With countless trekking trails and spots in the region interspersed with streams and rivers and some breathtaking views, Tehri Garhwal tends to be quite a favorite for trekking.
5. Nag Tibba- It is one of the best weekend treks that can be commenced by the beginners as well as experienced trekkers. A small temple is enshrined atop the hill, from where one can have a panoramic view of the entire Banderpunch ranges of the Great Indian Himalayas towards the Yamunotri side.
