10 Things to Do in Pantnagar
Pantnagar is a planned university town in the Terai foothills of Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district, home to India’s first agricultural university. Set on the plains near the Gaula river, it is well connected by road and serves as a gateway to the Kumaon lakes and hill stations.
The best way to experience Pantnagar and the attractions around it is without the stress of driving, parking or directions. With a chauffeur-driven car from Sudarshan Cars, you get a local driver who doubles as a guide, so you can focus on the sights while we handle the road. Here are the top 10 things to do in Pantnagar.
1. G. B. Pant University
India’s first agricultural university, with a sprawling green campus that defines the town and draws visitors interested in its history and gardens.
2. Nainital Lake
The famous kidney-shaped lake hill station about 55 km away, ringed by seven hills and offering boating, the Mall Road and viewpoints.
3. Jim Corbett National Park
India’s oldest national park and a renowned tiger reserve about 70 km away, offering jeep and elephant safaris through rich wildlife.
4. Bhimtal Lake
A large, less-crowded Kumaon lake about 60 km away with a central island and aquarium, ideal for boating and a relaxed day out.
5. Sattal
An interconnected cluster of seven freshwater lakes about 65 km away, set amid oak and pine forests and popular for birdwatching and kayaking.
6. Mukteshwar
A quiet hill station about 90 km away with Himalayan views, the ancient Mukteshwar Dham Shiva temple and adventure activities.
7. Almora
A charming Kumaon hill town about 110 km away known for its heritage, panoramic Himalayan vistas, pine forests and temples.
8. Ranikhet
A peaceful cantonment hill station about 100 km away with golf courses, orchards and sweeping views of the snow-capped peaks.
9. Kausani
A hill town about 130 km away famed for its wide Himalayan panorama including the Trishul and Nanda Devi peaks, once praised by Mahatma Gandhi.
10. Gaula River
The river running near Pantnagar, offering riverside spots and a scenic natural setting on the edge of town.
Explore Pantnagar with a Chauffeur-Driven Car
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