About the City

Udham Singh Nagar district was carved out of Nainital district in October 1995 and was named after Shri Udham Singh, a great freedom fighter, who killed General Dyer and took revenge for the Jalianwala Bagh massacre. Udham Singh Nagar is basically an industrial district and many industry related professions are prevalant here, it is perfect example of 'Unity in Diversity' for which India is  so widely known, on the other hand different cultures, religions and life styles are blended in absolute harmony.

It is also known as the gateway to Kumaon because on seeing the beauty of this district alone, one can very well imagine what kumaon is waiting to offer. Udham Singh Nagar is full of Wildlife and Natural beauty. The Himalayan ranges that surround  Udham Singh Nagar are perfect in beauty and serenity.

 

Accessibility

• By Air
  Nearest Airport - Pant Nagar,11kms
• By Rail
  Udham Singh Nagar ( Rudrapur) is well connected to Delhi, Lucknow and Calcutta by direct broad gauge line. .
• By Road
  Udham Singh Nagar ( Rudrapur) is well connected to important towns & cities of the country and nearby area

Places of Interest

• Atariya Temple
  The famous shrine of Goddess Atariya is 2 kms. from the bus stand off Rudrapur - Haldwani route. According to a folktale when king Rudra was passing through, his chariot got stuck into marshy land, so he decided to build a temple and well at that place. The present Atariya temple is the same 
  
  
• Nanak Matta (56 kms.)
  This important Sikh pilgrim centre lies on the Rudrapur-Tanakpur route. It is believed that Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru visited here. The town is also known for the huge Nanak Matta Dam built across river Saryu. It is a popular picnic spot and the beautiful lake has facilities for boating and fishing.
  
  
• Chaiti Devi Temple
  At a distance of 2.5 Kms from Kashipur bus stand on the Kashipur-Bazpur route, is situated the widely known temple of Chaiti Devi. A large fair is held during the 'Navratras' and thousands of devotees visit the shrine.
  
• Giri Sarovar
  The charming lake is about 2 kms. from Kashipur bus stand on the Kashipur - Ramnagar route. It is a beautiful picnic spot. There are also hotels and Tourist Rest House over here.
  
  
• Pantnagar
  Pantnagar is synonymous with Gobind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. It is the first university in India to blend technology with agriculture. In 1949, the Radhakrishnan University Education Commission was set up to impart agricultural education by establishing rural universities.