Pratapnagar village
About Pratapnagar
Pratapnagar is a village in Tehri Garhwal district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 2,141 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 46 km from Dehradun and 10 km from New Tehri, the district headquarters. The nearest town is New Tehri (10 km).
About Tehri Garhwal district
Tehri Garhwal was the seat of the old Tehri princely state. Today it is known for the Tehri dam lake, New Tehri town, Chamba, the Dhanaulti and Kanatal hills, the Surkanda Devi and Kunjapuri temples, and the Bhilangana and Bhagirathi valleys.
How to reach Pratapnagar
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (45 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (42 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: New Tehri (10 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 46 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards New Tehri; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
Best time to visit: April to June and late September to October.
Oak, buransh (rhododendron) and deodar forests surround villages at this height, and roads can close after heavy snow.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Pratapnagar
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Questions about Pratapnagar
Where is Pratapnagar village?
Pratapnagar is in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, at 30.4541° N, 78.4863° E.
How far is Pratapnagar from Dehradun?
About 46 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Pratapnagar?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 45 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (42 km).
What is the altitude of Pratapnagar?
About 2,141 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Pratapnagar?
April to June and late September to October. Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
How can I add photos or stories about Pratapnagar?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.