The majestic Tehri Dam is an impressive 260 metres. Tehri Dam is an engineering marvel that is a tourist attraction in Uttarakhand and generates over 1,000 MW of hydroelectricity. Tehri Lake, the dam reservoir, is quickly becoming a popular place to visit in Dhanaulti for adventure in Uttarakhand. 

Adventures at the Dam

Paragliding is a kind of aerial flight in which a pilot controls a nylon-cloth fixed-wing aircraft with their feet. One will always recall and treasure the sensation of flying like a bird.

 Tehri Dam offers various water sports, and it includes jet skiing as well. Those looking for adrenaline can ride jet skis across Tehri Lake at top speed. Jet skiing is undeniably one of the most thrilling water sports offered at Tehri Lake. 

Tehri Lake also has the Banana Boat Ride, a popular alternative name for the Hotdog Ride. The inflatable boats, which are yellow, are pulled down the water in a zigzag pattern by a fast-moving motorboat. The most exciting element is that those taking part are forced to jump off the inflatable boat and into Tehri Lake. 

Why is Tehri Dam so famous?

Located in Uttarakhand on the Bhagirathi River, the Tehri Dam is well-known as India's most enormous Dam. The Dam not only manages floods but also helps to irrigate crops. It is a must to include Tehri Dam in your Dhanaulti tour package.

Is a trip to Tehri Dam worthwhile?

This embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River, one of the world's tallest, is approximately 50 km from Dhanaulti. People go to the Dam to have views of the mountains. Apart from that, travellers also indulge in water activities. 

Many tourists travel to New Tehri to witness the Tehri Dam. It is one of the tallest artificial structures in the world. Dam construction created a reservoir, which the Bhagirathi River began to fill, resulting in the lush Tehri Lake.

The Dam gets most tourists from the Delhi region, especially on weekends. The lake has beautiful hills around it and offers gorgeous views. Tourists can spend time indulging in boating with family and friends. 

The Uttarakhand government is still planning to make Tehri Lake an adventure park. The government is planning to add various thrilling adventure games. Tehri Lake has also experienced the arrival of houseboats and floating homes for residential usage.