Pantnagar

About this place

Pantnagar is situated in Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand and is a small town and a university campus surrounded by prominent cities such as Kiccha, Haldwani, Nainital and Rudrapur. Pantnagar was a part of the state of Uttar Pradesh before November 2000. However, it later became part of Uttarakhand. Today, Pantnagar is known for the number of universities, among which the first agricultural university of India was established in Pantnagar on 17th November, 1960. Besides, the presence of various integrated industrial estates makes it a commercial centre as well. Kiccha, Rudrapur, Fulsungi and Bhurarani are also popular places near Pantnagar. Some of the popular sightseeing attractions in the vicinity of the destination are Corbett National Park and Govind Wildlife Sanctuary which are ideal for bird watching and exploring wildlife. Tourists visiting Pantnagar can explore its culture in the fairs that are organised during Navratri in the months of March and April. Chaiti Fair and Ataria Fair are celebrated with enthusiasm at Chaiti Temple and Ataria Temple respectively.