Uttarakhand's Blue Water Wonder

Tehri Lake Trip
From Delhi

320 km from Delhi · Asia's Tallest Dam · Water Sports Capital of Uttarakhand
A vast turquoise reservoir wrapped in Garhwal hills — Tehri Lake is where speedboats, floating campsites and Himalayan sunsets come together in one unforgettable weekend.

2 Nights · 3 Days
320 km from Delhi
1,550 ft altitude
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Tehri Lake Tour Packages

2 Nights · 3 Days from Delhi — cab, verified stay, water sports & 24/7 support. Zero surprise charges.

Basic Plan
Lakeside Getaway
2 Nights · 3 Days | Min 2 Persons
₹6,499
/person
  • Private cab Delhi → Tehri Lake → Delhi
  • 2 nights budget guesthouse near the lake
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Tehri Dam viewpoint & lake-side visit
  • Detailed trip itinerary provided
  • 24/7 on-trip support
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Standard Plan
Tehri Water Sports Trail
2 Nights · 3 Days | Solo to Group
₹10,999
/person
  • Private cab Delhi → Rishikesh → Chamba → Tehri Lake → Delhi
  • 1 night lakeside Swiss tent camp + 1 night cottage
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Speed boating, jet ski & banana ride at Tehri Lake
  • Bonfire evening + New Tehri viewpoint drive
  • Dedicated trip manager + 24/7 support
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Premium Plan
Floating Camp Retreat
2 Nights · 3 Days | Couple / Group
₹15,999
/person
  • Luxury cab — Innova Crysta or equivalent
  • Premium lakefront tent / resort with private deck
  • All meals with candlelight lakeside dinner
  • Customised itinerary + private local guide
  • Unlimited water sports package included
  • Photography session + all local permits
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Day-by-Day Plan

2N 3D Tehri Lake Itinerary

Your Tehri Lake journey begins the moment we pick you up from Delhi. A scenic drive through Haridwar, Rishikesh and Chamba brings you to the shores of one of Asia's largest man-made lakes, formed by the towering Tehri Dam. Over the next two days you'll speed across turquoise waters on a jet ski, pitch up at a lakefront tent camp, gaze out from the Tehri Dam viewpoint, and drive up to New Tehri town for panoramic valley views. Every detail is handled — you just need to show up.
1

Delhi → Tehri Lake

Departure · Scenic Drive · Arrival & Sunset by the Water

  • Early morning pickup from Delhi (5–6 AM)
  • Drive via Haridwar → Rishikesh → Chamba
  • Breakfast & lunch stops en route
  • Arrive Tehri Lake by evening; check-in to your camp/cottage
  • Sunset walk along the lakeshore
  • Dinner and bonfire under the stars
2

Water Sports & Dam View

Speed Boating · Tehri Dam · New Tehri Town

  • Morning water sports session — jet ski, speed boat, banana ride
  • Visit the Tehri Dam viewpoint, one of the tallest dams in the world
  • Drive up to New Tehri town for panoramic lake & valley views
  • Optional Koti Colony ropeway cable car ride over the lake
  • Afternoon free for a quiet lakeside cafe or rest
  • Evening bonfire under a clear mountain sky
3

Leisure Morning → Delhi Departure

Lake Views · Check-out · Drive Home

  • Leisurely breakfast with the lake in view
  • Quick photo stop at the lake viewpoint (subject to time)
  • Short stop at Chamba market for local pahadi produce
  • Check-out and drive back via Rishikesh & Haridwar
  • Drop back at Delhi by late evening, mind well and truly rested 🌊
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Where You'll Stay

Camps & Resorts at Tehri Lake

Kafall-verified stays — from cozy budget guesthouses to premium lakefront tent resorts.

Budget Guesthouse Tehri
₹1,800/night
Budget Guesthouse
Simple Rooms · Near Chamba Road
Home Cooked MealsHot WaterQuiet Location
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Standard Tent Camp Tehri
₹3,200/night
Standard Swiss Tent Camp
Lakeside Camping · Shared Bath
Lake ViewMeals Incl.Bonfire
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Lake View Cottage Tehri
₹4,000/night
Lake View Cottage
Private Cottage · Attached Bath
Lake FacingBreakfast Incl.Balcony
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Premium Lakefront Resort Tehri
₹5,500/night
Premium Lakefront Resort
Deluxe Rooms · Private Deck
Himalayan ViewAll MealsWater Sports Access
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Floating Camp Tehri
₹6,000/night
Floating Deck Camp
Luxury Tent · Waterfront Deck
On-Water DeckAll MealsGuided Boating
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Boutique Resort New Tehri
₹6,800+/night
Premium Boutique Resort
Designer Suite · Full Concierge
Panoramic ViewFireplaceConcierge
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Ass-Pass Ki Jagah

Nearby Places to Explore Around Tehri Lake

Tehri Lake ke aas-paas ghoomne layak kuch best jagah — hamare packages mein ye sab cover hoti hain.

Tehri Dam
In Town
Tehri Dam Viewpoint
Asia's tallest dam, jiski wajah se yeh poora lake bana — engineering marvel aur breathtaking valley view ek saath.
Water Sports Tehri
On Lake
Water Sports Zone
Jet ski, speed boat, banana ride aur flying fish — Tehri Lake Uttarakhand ka sabse bada water sports hub hai.
New Tehri Town
~10 km
New Tehri Town
Purana Tehri shehar dubne ke baad basaya gaya naya town — yahan se lake aur valley ka panoramic view milta hai.
Dhanaulti
~45 km
Dhanaulti
Deodar aur pine forests se ghira hua shaant hill town, apple orchards aur eco-park ghoomne ke liye perfect.
Kanatal
~50 km
Kanatal
Ek purani jheel ke naam par basa hamlet, apple orchards aur scenic camping spots ke liye famous.
Chamba Uttarakhand
~25 km
Chamba
Rishikesh–Tehri route par sthit market town, lake aane-jaane wale route par easily cover ho jaata hai.
Exclusions
  • 5% GST extra on all packages
  • Extra drinks, cafe bills & snacks
  • Additional water sports rides beyond package inclusions
  • Travel insurance and personal benefits
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Cost escalation due to weather or road conditions
Things to Pack
  • Light woollens / jacket (evenings by the lake are cool)
  • A spare set of clothes for water sports
  • Quick-dry towel and flip-flops
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses & a cap (reflection off the water is strong)
  • Water bottle + light snacks for the drive
  • Mobile power bank
  • Basic personal medical kit
  • Waterproof phone pouch for the boat rides
  • Camera for the lake and dam viewpoint shots
  • Comfortable trekking/walking shoes
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Tehri Lake is located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, formed by the Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River. It sits at an altitude of about 1,550 meters and is one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia.
Tehri Lake is approximately 300–320 km from Delhi by road. The journey takes around 8–9 hours via Haridwar, Rishikesh and Chamba.
By road: Delhi → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Chamba → Tehri Lake. Kafall provides private cab transfers directly from Delhi. By rail: Take a train to Rishikesh or Haridwar, then a cab to Tehri Lake (~75 km from Rishikesh).
October–November offers the clearest skies and best lake views. March–June is pleasant and ideal for water sports. The monsoon months (July–September) see the lake at its fullest but roads can be slippery, so plan carefully.
Tehri Lake is famous for the Tehri Dam — among the tallest dams in the world — its striking turquoise waters, water sports like jet skiing and speed boating, lakefront camping, and the story of New Tehri town built after the old town was submerged.
Yes — the dam viewpoint, boating and lakeside camps involve easy, gentle activity, making it well suited for families and older travellers. Adventure seekers can opt for jet skiing and speed boating separately.
Speed boating, jet skiing, banana rides and flying fish rides on the lake, visiting the Tehri Dam viewpoint, the Koti Colony ropeway, lakefront camping, and quiet evenings by a bonfire.
Yes — Swiss tent camps right on the lakeshore are one of the most popular ways to stay at Tehri Lake, with options ranging from standard shared-bath tents to premium tents with private decks.
Yes — from simple guesthouses (₹1,800/night) to premium lakefront resorts and floating deck camps (₹6,800+/night). Kafall partners only with verified, quality-checked properties.
Popular nearby spots include the Tehri Dam viewpoint and water sports zone (right on the lake), New Tehri town (~10 km), Dhanaulti (~45 km), Kanatal (~50 km) and Chamba (~25 km) — most are covered in our Standard and Premium packages.
Getting There

Delhi to Tehri Lake Route

A scenic 320 km drive through Haridwar, Rishikesh and Chamba to the shores of Tehri Lake.

1Delhi
2Meerut
3Haridwar
4Rishikesh
5Chamba
6Tehri Lake
320 kmTotal Distance
8–9 hrsDrive Time
NH-58Main Highway
Direct RouteNo Halt Needed
Real Experiences

What Travellers Say

180+ Tehri Lake trips — here's what our guests remember most.

★★★★★
"The speed boat ride across the lake with hills on every side — absolutely unreal. Kafall's tent camp pick was clean, cozy and right on the water."
A
Aditya Chauhan
Delhi · Solo Trip
★★★★★
"We've done Nainital and Bhimtal, but nothing compares to the sheer scale of Tehri Lake. The dam viewpoint left us speechless."
S
Sakshi & Karan
Gurgaon · Couple Trip
★★★★☆
"Jet skiing across turquoise water with mountains all around felt like something out of a movie. Booking through Kafall made it stress-free."
P
Priya Rawat
Chandigarh · Group of 4
★★★★★
"A long drive from Delhi, but the moment you see the lake it's completely worth it. The bonfire dinner by the water was the highlight."
R
Rohan Bisht
Noida · Friends Trip
★★★★★
"Took my parents for a relaxed weekend — the lake cottage was comfortable and the dam viewpoint was an easy, gentle outing for them. Kafall handled everything smoothly."
M
Meenakshi Negi
Delhi · Family Trip
★★★★★
"Our team offsite chose Tehri Lake for the water sports, and it delivered — banana rides, bonfire evenings and zero network to distract us."
V
Vivek Panwar
Gurgaon · Corporate Group
★★★★★
"As a solo traveller, the lakefront tent camp felt safe and social — met some great fellow travellers over the campfire."
N
Neha Thapliyal
Delhi · Solo Female
★★★★★
"Waking up to the sound of water lapping against the tent, hills glowing pink at sunrise — one of the most peaceful mornings I've had."
K
Kartik Semwal
Jaipur · Friends Group

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