PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/New Tehri
Adventure and cultural celebration “Himalayan O₂ – The Tehri Lake Festival” (HO₂-TTLF) will be held from March 6 to 9 at the Tehri Lake. Being organised by the Tehri district administration in collaboration with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) this is part of Gham Tapo tourism (basking in the sunshine tourism), a winter tourism initiative in Uttarakhand as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the organisers said.
Tehri district magistrate Nitika Khandelwal said, “This year, the four-day Tehri Lake Festival will not be limited to just Tehri Lake, but activities will also be organised at main tourist destinations of the district, so that famous tourist spots can become centres of tourist activities.”
With the tagline “Breathe the Himalayas”, the festival will see eight trekking routes in the region, where local youth will be trained as guides to accompany tourists on the trekking routes. “We want people to celebrate the vibrant energy of mountain life, challenge participants to explore new experiences, and showcase the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s has been focusing on transforming the State into a year-round destination and initiatives like Himalayan O₂ – The Tehri Lake Festival 2026, winter Char Dham, adventure activities and eco-tourism fall as part of this strategy,” she added.
The four-day event will include a photography competition, Master Chef Tehri, painting contest, river rafting competition, fashion shows and pageants, rap and music battles, adventure sports, cultural and awareness programmes and live music and performances.
Interested participants can register in competitive events, workshops and experiences designed to elevate local talent and spotlight the region’s unique spirit.
