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Pratap Nagar, Photo: Sakshi Bagiyal

Pratap Nagar

Pratapnagar - Majestic Hamlet with Royal Past

Pratap Nagar is a secluded village which is located in Pratapnagar Tehsil in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand state. 

It is located on ridge at mountain top which offers views of both Snow Clad Himalayas one one side and Tehri Lake and lowers Himalayas on other end.

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About Pratapnagar

Pratap Nagar village is situated in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand state. New Tehri is the main district headquarter of Pratapnagar village. Tehri is the nearest town to this village which is situated at a distance of 70 km.

Location and How to Reach Pratap Nagar Village

Pratapnagar is a small village, it is situated in the Pratapnagar block of Tehri district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. Rauniya, Bijpur, Bharatpur, Baunsari are the nearby villages of Pratapnagar which are situated in less proximity from Paratapnagar village.

There is no railway station or airport near Pratapnagar. You can visit this beautiful village by road. Use your personal vehicle or by public transport like Bus, Jeep, etc to visit Pratapnagar Village.

Activities in Pratap Nagar

You can visit nearby villages in Pratap Nagar and enjoy the quiet and peaceful environment over there. 

You can also visit Oneshwar Mahadev Temple as well

Oneshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient and religious temple located in the village Panchayat Dewal situated in the middle of Patti on Pratap Nagar, the development block of Tehri Garhwal district. Oneshwar Mahadev is in the form of Lord Shiva. Oneshwar Mahadev Temple is a symbol of faith, faith, progress and progress.

History of Pratap Nagar

Raja PRATAP SHAH, 3rd Raja of Tehri-Garhwal was the founder of the township of Pratap Nagar in 1877. Pratap Shah also founded primary school in Tehri that became college in later years.

Tehri was the capital of Shah Dynasty and it has a very hot and humid climate as it was on the bank of confluence of Bhilangana and Bhagirathi Rivers. As Britishers founded new township in hills as Almora, Ranikhet, Nainital, Pauri, Mussoorie for summers, Pratap Shah also founded a new township in his rule in Tehri Riyasat as British officers did and name Pratapnagar. Pratap shah built palace building, court building, treasury building and houses for state employees.

Paragliding in Pratapnagar, Uttarakhand

Pratapnagar is the beautiful and ideal location for this adventurous activity of Paragliding. Paragliding in Pratap Nagar in Uttarakhand offers you a wonderful experience.  The magnificent Himalayas in the north, promise an unforgettable paragliding experience over-dense forests, lush green deep valleys, and ofcourse the Tehri Lake.

There are some important things to keep in mind before participating in paragliding in Pratapnagar. This activity is recommended for only those peoples, who do not have a fragile heart. Flying at a height of more than 10.000 ft. gets your adrenaline rushing and increases your heart rate.

A good thing about the Pratapnagar Paragliding is that it can be enjoyed by people of any age. And the location will probably cheer you up.

Pratap Nagar Photo Gallery

Old Fort of Pratap Nagar
Rajmahal in PratapNagar
Pratap nagar in winter after snowfall
Himalaya views from Pratapnagar
Pratap nagar during monsoons
Pratap Nagar main road (market) covered with snow
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What is Pratap Nagar famous for?

Pratap Nagar is famous among tourist as Paragliding, Himalayan Views, Village, Remote, Offbeat, Emerging, Adventure, Historical.

Pratap Nagar is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Hill Station, OffBeat, Paragliding, Village Tourism.

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