Udham Singh Nagar lies in the neighbourhood of the Kumaon region and was a part of the Nainital district before it was divided in October 1995. This district is named after Late Shri Udham Singh who was a brave freedom fighter and killed the brutal General Dyre who was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Udham Singh Nagar is also known as the Gateway to Kumaon for the reason that it incorporates much of natural picturesque beauty. This marvelous spot is glutted with wildlife and natural beauty and is enclosed by the Himalayan ranges, which are serene and soothing for the eye-sight and are of great interest. Udham Singh Nagar is a perfect demonstration of `Unity in Diversity` because many industries related occupations prevail here as well as varied forms of cultures, religions and lifestyles are synchronized in complete harmony.

Geographical Location of Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand Udham Singh Nagar is a district of Uttarakhand state in northern India, Rudrapur is the District Headquarters. The district is located in the Terai region and is part of the Kumaon Division. It is enclosed by Nainital district on the North, Champawat district on the Northeast, Nepal on the East and by Uttar Pradesh state on both the South and West. Udham Singh Nagar district compromises of three main sub-divisions Rudrapur, Kashipur and Khatima and is bounded by the exotic Himalayan ranges. The district is situated at 28 degree south east, 30 degree north latitude, 78 degree and 81 degree east longitude of Kumaon. Due to its special geographical structure the district is leader in agriculture in the country.

History of Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
Udham Singh Nagar was segregated out of Nainital district in October 1995. This region is named after Shri Udham Singh, a vigorous freedom fighter who killed General Dyer and took revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

Places of interest in and around Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand Basically an industrial belt Udham Singh is also blessed with spectacular scenic locales.

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology G.B. University is the first ever agricultural university of India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on the 17th of November, 1960 as the Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University (UPAU). Later the name was changed to Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in 1972 to memorialize the great freedom fighter Govind Ballabh Pant. It is located at a distance of 5km from Rudrapur. This university lies in the town of Pantnagar in the district of Udhaam Singh Nagar in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

Nanak Matta
Nanak Matta is situated at a distance of 56 kms. from the city of Rudrapur en route to Tanakpur. It is believed that Guru Nanak, the Great Saint visited this place. This holy place is of great importance to the Sikh religion and is visited by thousands of Sikh pilgrims every year. This place is also famous for its Nanak Matta Dam built across river Saryu.

Nanak Sagar
This place is a famous picnic spot because of its big lake that is called Nanak Sagar, located at a distance of about 56 kms from the city of Rudrapur. The beautiful lake has facilities for boating and fishing.

Atariya Temple
The renowned shrine of Goddess Atariya is 2kms from the bus stand off Rudrapur-Haldwani route. According to a famous folktale, when King Rudra was passing through his chariot, it got stuck in the marshy land after which he decided to build a temple and well at that spot. The Atariya temple is the same; a ten-day fair is held here during the Navratras. Large number of pilgrims visits this shrine during this occasion.

Chaiti Devi Temple
This temple is located at a distance of 2.5kms from Kashipur bus stand and lies on the Kashipur-Bajpur route. Large fair is held during the sacred Navratras and flocks of devotees visit this shrine during the festival.

Giri Sarovar
This charming lake is about 2kms from Kashipur bus stand located on the Kashipur-Ramnagar route. This is an ideal picnic spot for spending time.

Pantnagar
Pantnagar is a renowned place for its University of Gobind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, which was established in the year 1960, and it is the first University to blend technology with agriculture. Also the Radhakrishnan University Education Commission was set up in the year 1949 to impart agricultural education.

Kashipur
This historical and industrial town is named after Kashinath Adhikari, one of the officers of the Chand rulers of Kumaon, who also founded the present town. This place came to be known as Govishan during the rule of Harsha (606-647 A.D.). The famous Chinese traveler Yuan-Chwang (631-641A.D.) visited this region. This spot until now possesses the relics of the past era.

Chaiti Fair
This fair is held at Chaiti Temple during the auspicious occasions of Navratris in the month of March. To attend this fair large number of devotees congregate here.

Ataria Fair
This fair is held at the Ataria temple during the months of March and April at sacred occasion of Navratris. This temple is located at a distance of 2kms from the city Rudrapur en route Haldwani.

How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport is Pant Nagar located at a distance of 11kms. This airport is 14kms from Rudrapur and about 40kms from Haldwani.

By Rail
The nearest railway station Rudrapur is well connected to Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata Moradabad and Dehradun.

By Road
Udham Singh Nagar (Rudrapur) is well connected to major towns and cities of the country and the region.

Distances
The road distances from Rudrapur to major cities are viz.
Agra - 301 kms
Delhi - 254 kms
Dehradun - 285 kms
Haridwar - 228 kms
Kashipur - 56 kms
Lucknow - 343kms
Tanakpur - 101 kms