Kathgodam

Kathgodam is a town in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is part of the twin township of Haldwani-Kathgodam , and is immediately north of Haldwani.

About Kathgodam Tourism
The virgin forested town of Kathgodam is located in the Nainital district in Uttarakhand. It is considered the twin city of Haldwani and the beauty of Uttarakhand reflects in the town of Kathgodam. In 1942, the Haldwani- Kathgodam Municipal Council was founded and is still the second largest Municipal Council in the state.Kathgodam means timber depot and in the early 1900s it was a hamlet with less than 400 people. It grew to be a stop over town, when railways were laid down in the early 19th century. The railway line was extended to Haldwani in 1884 and even today, it is the last railway station to Kumaon region and is the base station for visiting Nainital and other hills.Tracing the history of this region, the 14th century Mughal history mentions Gyan Chand belonging to the Chand dynasty, who was awarded the BhabharTerai region till the Ganges River, from the Delhi Sultanate.

Gola River

Interesting Places To See In And Around Kathgodam

· Sheetla Devi Temple
· Kalichaud Temple
· Hedakhan Ashram
· Chhoti Haldwani
· Corbett Falls
· Corbett Canal
How To Reach
By road, Kathgodam is well connected with major destinations of the region through NH 87. From Delhi, Kathgodam is about 275 Km drive. Kathgodam has its own railway station with regular train services linking it with cities of the country. The nearest airport is at Pantnagar.

Kathgodam

Kathgodam is a town in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is part of the twin township of Haldwani-Kathgodam , and is immediately north of Haldwani.

About Kathgodam Tourism
The virgin forested town of Kathgodam is located in the Nainital district in Uttarakhand. It is considered the twin city of Haldwani and the beauty of Uttarakhand reflects in the town of Kathgodam. In 1942, the Haldwani- Kathgodam Municipal Council was founded and is still the second largest Municipal Council in the state.Kathgodam means timber depot and in the early 1900s it was a hamlet with less than 400 people. It grew to be a stop over town, when railways were laid down in the early 19th century. The railway line was extended to Haldwani in 1884 and even today, it is the last railway station to Kumaon region and is the base station for visiting Nainital and other hills.Tracing the history of this region, the 14th century Mughal history mentions Gyan Chand belonging to the Chand dynasty, who was awarded the BhabharTerai region till the Ganges River, from the Delhi Sultanate.

Gola River

Interesting Places To See In And Around Kathgodam

· Sheetla Devi Temple
· Kalichaud Temple
· Hedakhan Ashram
· Chhoti Haldwani
· Corbett Falls
· Corbett Canal
How To Reach
By road, Kathgodam is well connected with major destinations of the region through NH 87. From Delhi, Kathgodam is about 275 Km drive. Kathgodam has its own railway station with regular train services linking it with cities of the country. The nearest airport is at Pantnagar.

Rudrapur ( Udham Singh Nagar district)

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 ( Udham Singh Nagar district)

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

Bhimtal

BHIMTAL :- (1371 Meters) About 22 kms from Nainital, nestled in a beautiful pristine valley, this jem of a lake is the largest around Nainital. The beauty is enhanced by a small Island surrounded by crystal blue water. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms from here.

About Bhimtal

Bhimtal is one of the largest lake around Nainital named after Bhima of Mahabharata. It has a island in the center approached only by a boat and at present it has an Aquarium there. A gaggle of ducks has made the lake their home and give company to the lake visitor. Bhimtal is much less crowded than Nainital and the lake, Bhimtal is much cleaner than it's better known counterpart Nainital. Bhimtal can be reached directly from Delhi in 6-7 hours.

Bhimtal is slightly on the warmer side in mid June, but makes for an all year round destination. For recreation one can do boating at the lake or explore the surrounding jungle on foot. It can also be made as a center for exploring the surrounding lakes. There is a large Victorian dam at one end of the Bhimtal lake and terraced flower gardens can be found on either side. Next to the dam is the Bhimkeshwar temple dedicated to Bhim. There is also the Godhakhal Temple 3 km from Bhimtal. Another interesting place in Bhimtal is The Museum of Folk Culture (Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya) housing collections of folk paintings and ancient wooden artifacts. Bhimtal makes for an interesting off beat destination both for the family and corporate traveler.

About An Aquarium on the Island on Bhimtal

Bhimtal Lake is home to a large variety of aquatic species. There is an island in the centre of the lake that used to have a restaurant, which fascinated a lot of tourists until its beauty was ruined due to publics leftovers. The Nainital Lake Development Authority hence decided to develop an aquarium on the island. They have converted the restaurant into an aquarium to prevent pollution and clean the lake. Earlier, there used to be a restaurant on this island and a lot of tourists used to visit the restaurant. However, tourists used to leave behind waste that used to pollute the lake.

The Nainital Lake Development Authority Dhiraj Garbayal , Secretary of the N L D A in Uttarakhand came up with the idea of converting the restaurant into an aquarium to stop the lake from being polluted.

About Aquarium on the Island on Bhimtal

A variety of fishes from countries like South Africa, Mexico and China have been kept in the aquarium that are captivating tourists attention. They are excited to watch different species of fishes in it.

History of Bhimtal

Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of Pandavas.

Bhimtal, earlier known as Bhimsarovar, is believed to be the stamping ground of the Pandavas.

According to the locals the town is named so because when the Pandanvas had been exiled in this region they could not find a water body from which they could quench their thirst. It was then that Bhima, the powerful, hit the ground with his "gada" or club thus creating a cavity in the ground, which was filled with an underground source of water.

The Bhimeshwar temple is said to have been set up by the Pandavas, who established a Shivling there.

It is about 22 Kms. from Nainital and 11 Kms. from Bhowali at an altitude of 1370 mts. The pride of Bhimtal is a beautiful lake which offers magnificent vistas for tourists. The lake is larger than Naini lake. Tourist enjoys here boating in lake. There is an island amid lake having beautiful aquarium . Tourist visit here by boats. The distance of island from lake shore is 91 mts.There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar temple complex along the 40 feet high dam . The local bus stand and taxi stand is situated near it. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms from here.

Bhimtal

BHIMTAL :- (1371 Meters) About 22 kms from Nainital, nestled in a beautiful pristine valley, this jem of a lake is the largest around Nainital. The beauty is enhanced by a small Island surrounded by crystal blue water. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms from here.

About Bhimtal

Bhimtal is one of the largest lake around Nainital named after Bhima of Mahabharata. It has a island in the center approached only by a boat and at present it has an Aquarium there. A gaggle of ducks has made the lake their home and give company to the lake visitor. Bhimtal is much less crowded than Nainital and the lake, Bhimtal is much cleaner than it's better known counterpart Nainital. Bhimtal can be reached directly from Delhi in 6-7 hours.

Bhimtal is slightly on the warmer side in mid June, but makes for an all year round destination. For recreation one can do boating at the lake or explore the surrounding jungle on foot. It can also be made as a center for exploring the surrounding lakes. There is a large Victorian dam at one end of the Bhimtal lake and terraced flower gardens can be found on either side. Next to the dam is the Bhimkeshwar temple dedicated to Bhim. There is also the Godhakhal Temple 3 km from Bhimtal. Another interesting place in Bhimtal is The Museum of Folk Culture (Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya) housing collections of folk paintings and ancient wooden artifacts. Bhimtal makes for an interesting off beat destination both for the family and corporate traveler.

About An Aquarium on the Island on Bhimtal

Bhimtal Lake is home to a large variety of aquatic species. There is an island in the centre of the lake that used to have a restaurant, which fascinated a lot of tourists until its beauty was ruined due to publics leftovers. The Nainital Lake Development Authority hence decided to develop an aquarium on the island. They have converted the restaurant into an aquarium to prevent pollution and clean the lake. Earlier, there used to be a restaurant on this island and a lot of tourists used to visit the restaurant. However, tourists used to leave behind waste that used to pollute the lake.

The Nainital Lake Development Authority Dhiraj Garbayal , Secretary of the N L D A in Uttarakhand came up with the idea of converting the restaurant into an aquarium to stop the lake from being polluted.

About Aquarium on the Island on Bhimtal

A variety of fishes from countries like South Africa, Mexico and China have been kept in the aquarium that are captivating tourists attention. They are excited to watch different species of fishes in it.

History of Bhimtal

Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of Pandavas.

Bhimtal, earlier known as Bhimsarovar, is believed to be the stamping ground of the Pandavas.

According to the locals the town is named so because when the Pandanvas had been exiled in this region they could not find a water body from which they could quench their thirst. It was then that Bhima, the powerful, hit the ground with his "gada" or club thus creating a cavity in the ground, which was filled with an underground source of water.

The Bhimeshwar temple is said to have been set up by the Pandavas, who established a Shivling there.

It is about 22 Kms. from Nainital and 11 Kms. from Bhowali at an altitude of 1370 mts. The pride of Bhimtal is a beautiful lake which offers magnificent vistas for tourists. The lake is larger than Naini lake. Tourist enjoys here boating in lake. There is an island amid lake having beautiful aquarium . Tourist visit here by boats. The distance of island from lake shore is 91 mts.There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar temple complex along the 40 feet high dam . The local bus stand and taxi stand is situated near it. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms from here.

Transportation in Almora

Air
Airport is Pantnagar (Nainital): 127 km.

Transport
Nearest Railway Station is located at Ramnagar, 90 km, from where direct trains are available for Delhi, Lucknow and Agra. The Kathgodam station is located at about the same distance. Some of the major trains from Kathgodam are:
Shatabdi Express
Howrah Express (3019/3020)
Ranikhet Express (5013/5014)
Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger)
Naintial Express (5308/5307)

Road
Almora is well connected by road to important centres in the region. Some distances:
Delhi (378 km)
Lucknow (460 km)
Nainital (66 km) (via Ranikhet 103 km)
Kathgodam (90 km)
Source: www.wikipedia.org

Transportation in Almora

Air
Airport is Pantnagar (Nainital): 127 km.

Transport
Nearest Railway Station is located at Ramnagar, 90 km, from where direct trains are available for Delhi, Lucknow and Agra. The Kathgodam station is located at about the same distance. Some of the major trains from Kathgodam are:
Shatabdi Express
Howrah Express (3019/3020)
Ranikhet Express (5013/5014)
Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger)
Naintial Express (5308/5307)

Road
Almora is well connected by road to important centres in the region. Some distances:
Delhi (378 km)
Lucknow (460 km)
Nainital (66 km) (via Ranikhet 103 km)
Kathgodam (90 km)
Source: www.wikipedia.org