Kumaon
Himalayas Guide
Udham Singh Nagar Travel Guide
The district was named in the memory of Late Shri Udham Singh who was a great
freedom fighter and who killed General Dyre after the brutal Jaliyanwala Bagh
massacre.The district comprises of three main sub divisions Rudrapur,
Kashipur and Khatima and is surrounded by the exotic Himalayan ranges. The tehsils
in the district are Kashipur, Kichha, Khatima,Sitarganj. Bajpur and Garadpur
are sub-tehsils.
Whereas on the one hand, 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.The
fertile land lends itself to different forms of agriculture giving rise
to agriculture related activities and industry making this land a green
place which has resulted into prosperity all around.
Pantnagar universityis a leading temple of learning in the fields of agriculture
and technology with one of the finest bulit university all around the world.This
place has rare sight seeing as it is surrounded by Kumaon Himalayas on
one side and Nepal on the other(Tanakpur touches the Khatima border which is
in Champawat district). NanakMatta dam,Dronasagar and many other places are
worth visiting. Atariya mandir mela and Chaiti mandir melais famous where one
can find local folk activities and mingle with local culture and traditions.
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