Route to Tehri Lake at a glance
RishikeshStart
Narendranagar≈ 15 km
Chamba≈ 45 km
New Tehri / Koti Colony≈ 15 km
From Dehradun, you can also go via Mussoorie and Dhanaulti to Chamba.
Tehri Lake by bus
Rishikesh - New Tehri3 hrs
Buses and shared taxis run from Rishikesh and Dehradun to New Tehri. From there, take a local taxi to Koti Colony.
- Shared taxis leave Rishikesh from the bus stand area in the morning.
Tehri Lake by train
Rishikesh≈ 75 km
Haridwar≈ 100 km
Take a train to Haridwar or Rishikesh, then continue by taxi or bus.
- Haridwar has many more trains from Delhi.
Tehri Lake by car or taxi
From Delhi≈ 320 km · 8-9 hrs
From Dehradun≈ 100-110 km
A smooth highway runs from Rishikesh through Chamba to the lake. A taxi from Rishikesh is the easiest option for a day trip.
- Start early to enjoy water sports before the afternoon wind.
