Duration: 7 hours
Trasport:Toyota Innova/Cab/Tempo Traveller
Frequency:Everyday
Reporting Place:Rishikesh or at your desired place
- Rishikesh-Tehri Lake
- Surkanda Devi,Local Sight Seeing Dhanaulti
- Local Seight Seing Mussoorie
Tehri lake
The Tehri Dam on India’s Bhagirathi
River, the main tributary of the Ganges, is one of the world’s largest
and most controversial hydroelectric projects. Under construction since
1978, the final phase of reservoir filling is scheduled to start by
December 2002. Within six months the homes and lands of around 100,000
people would be submerged. Power production is planned to begin in
August 2003.
Surkanda Devi
Surkanda Devi is situated at an
elevation of 3,030 m above sea level near village Kaddukhal, the temple
of the Surkanda Devi is 40 km from Mussoorie and 24 km from Chamba. The
temple site is accessible on foot, being about 2 km from the motorable
road connecting Kaddukhal. The snow-covered Himalayas and the forest
area between Mussoorie and Chamba offer a splendid view. A big local
fair is held here in the month of June every year, attracting tourists
from all over.
Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is located in the Tehri
district of Uttarakhand state offering panoramic views. Dhanaulti is
emerging as a popular weekend getaway from Delhi as it is easily
accessible affording exquisiteness and tranquility. Dhanaulti showers
tourists with natural beauteousness throughout the year; therefore it
can be visited at any time of the year. During summers the place acts as
a relief from the sultry conditions of the plains and during winters
the place is covered with snow. Dhanaulti rests on the misty mountains
amidst dense alpine, oak and rhododendron forests. Also written as
Dhanolti, Dhanaulti is also popular because of its proximity with famous
tourist spots like Mussoorie, Tehri andChamba.
Kempty Fall
15 kms from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri
Road having an altitude of 4500 ft. It has the distinction of being the
biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley and is
surrounded by high mountains. Bath at the foot of the falls is
refresshing and enjoyabled for children and adults alike.
Mussoorie Lake
A newly developed picnic spot, situated
on Mussoorie- Dehradun road and is about 6 kms from Mussoorie. It is a
delightful spot. Pedal boats are availble. It commands an enchanting
view of Doon Valley and nearby villages.
