Udham Singh Nagar: Terai, Water and Culture
Accommodation in Udham Singh Nagar
Udham Singh Nagar lies in the Terai, a lowland region at the foot of the Himalayas, and is considered a gateway to the Kumaon mountains. Waterfront destinations, nature and cultural attractions each offer a different focus. When choosing your holiday rental, it is therefore worth considering which places and themes you want to shape your stay, such as the history of Kashipur, the pilgrimage centre of Nanakmatta, or the green spaces and temples near Rudrapur.
Water and Nature in the Terai
The large Nanak Sagar Dam was built on the Saryu River and contributes to the scenic beauty of Nanakmatta. Another green space is Lake Paradise in central Rudrapur, near the Kalyani River. Tourists visit Lake Paradise throughout the year. If you are interested in river and waterside landscapes, these places offer several specific points of interest to consider when choosing where to stay.
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary also offers a focus on nature: it is home to more than 31 mammal species, 235 bird species and 277 plant species. Part of the sanctuary lies in Udham Singh Nagar district. This biodiversity makes the sanctuary a destination in its own right, distinct from the dams and the green space in Rudrapur. In February 2019, the Uttarakhand government designated Haripura Dam as a tourist destination as part of an initiative for a water sports competition. This designation, with its specific date, adds another place to the region’s water-based attractions.
History and Religious Traditions
Dronasagar is located in Mauza Ujjan in Kashipur. This archaeological site was excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India. Drona Sagar is also associated with the story of the Pandavas. The Pantnagar Museum preserves Pantnagar’s history from its founding. Those interested in historical sites can explore these two distinct perspectives side by side: an excavated archaeological site and a museum that preserves the history of a place.
Nanakmatta is an important pilgrimage centre for the Sikh religion. Gurdwara Sri Nanak Matta Sahib is associated with Guru Nanak Devji, the first Sikh Guru. It is believed that Guru Nanak Devji visited Nanakmatta in 1515 on his way to Kailash Parvat. Its religious significance and the story of this journey give Nanakmatta a different character from the region’s natural and historical destinations. Giri Tal is a well-known excursion spot in Kashipur; when planning your trip, you can consider it alongside Dronasagar without treating the two destinations as one and the same.
Locations to Consider When Looking for Accommodation
Kashipur is known for Dronasagar and Giri Tal; Rudrapur combines Lake Paradise with Atariya Temple, near the city. Nanakmatta comes to the fore if you are interested in the Sikh pilgrimage centre and Nanak Sagar.
There are also distance details for two temples in relation to bus stations: Chaiti Devi, Moteshwar Mahadev Temple is 2.5 km from Kashipur Bus Station, along the Kashipur–Bajpur route. A large festival is held there during the holy Navratras. Atariya Temple, near Rudrapur, is 2 km from Rudrapur Bus Station and is dedicated to the goddess Atariya. These location and distance details can help you distinguish between the destinations in Kashipur and Rudrapur when planning your trip.
More location pages for reference: Pantnagar, Kashipur, Kalyanpur, Lucknow, Sitarganj.
For the broader travel overview: Uttarakhand.
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