Rudrapur is a city and a municipal board in Udham Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Rudrapur is located in the state of Uttarakhand sharing borders with Uttar Pradesh. The nearest Airport is at Pantnagar. Rudrapur is well connected to Kashipur, Kathgodam, Rampur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Dehradun, Lucknow and Delhi by rail network. Rudrapur is well connected by road with all the major cities of the state and region. Delhi is at a distance of 234 km whereas Nainital is just 72 km away. The place is a junction of roads heading in four directions. One towards Kashipur and beyond to Haridwar, the other to Nainital, the third towards Kichha leading to Bareilly & Lucknow and the last one heading towards the national capital, New Delhi.
As the gateway to Kumaon Hills, Rudrapur is an idyllic town and headquarters of the Udham Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. The rich town of Rudrapur was established by Rudra Chand (1565-1597), one of the famous Kings of the Chand dynasty, whose kingdom spread over the entire Kumaon region. As the legends are foretold, his chariot got stuck in the marshy land at Rudrapur and later built a well and the Atriya temple here.
In recent years, Rudrapur has become a commercial hub with increasing industries setting up their factories here but still it remains a pastoral town. Rudrapur is famed for its natural beauty and pristine views. Lush green hills, terraced farms and fresh crisp mountain air entice tourists searching for a small hill station with rustic ambience.Swaying cassia trees, blooming flowers and pleasant weather makes it a perfect destination to visit all year round.
The added attractions of Rudrapur are the ancient temples and old historic monuments still stand as mementoes of a glorious past. Proximity to Nainital has increased tourists visiting Rudrapur to savor the delightful ambience, the isolation and peace of a beautiful hill station.
Tourist Information
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Oak Park House
Tallital, Nainital
Phone No.: (05942) 236356, 236209, 235700
Rudrapur is located in the state of Uttarakhand sharing borders with Uttar Pradesh. The nearest Airport is at Pantnagar. Rudrapur is well connected to Kashipur, Kathgodam, Rampur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Dehradun, Lucknow and Delhi by rail network. Rudrapur is well connected by road with all the major cities of the state and region. Delhi is at a distance of 234 km whereas Nainital is just 72 km away. The place is a junction of roads heading in four directions. One towards Kashipur and beyond to Haridwar, the other to Nainital, the third towards Kichha leading to Bareilly & Lucknow and the last one heading towards the national capital, New Delhi.
As the gateway to Kumaon Hills, Rudrapur is an idyllic town and headquarters of the Udham Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. The rich town of Rudrapur was established by Rudra Chand (1565-1597), one of the famous Kings of the Chand dynasty, whose kingdom spread over the entire Kumaon region. As the legends are foretold, his chariot got stuck in the marshy land at Rudrapur and later built a well and the Atriya temple here.
In recent years, Rudrapur has become a commercial hub with increasing industries setting up their factories here but still it remains a pastoral town. Rudrapur is famed for its natural beauty and pristine views. Lush green hills, terraced farms and fresh crisp mountain air entice tourists searching for a small hill station with rustic ambience.Swaying cassia trees, blooming flowers and pleasant weather makes it a perfect destination to visit all year round.
The added attractions of Rudrapur are the ancient temples and old historic monuments still stand as mementoes of a glorious past. Proximity to Nainital has increased tourists visiting Rudrapur to savor the delightful ambience, the isolation and peace of a beautiful hill station.
Tourist Information
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Oak Park House
Tallital, Nainital
Phone No.: (05942) 236356, 236209, 235700
