Places of Tourist Interest

One of the dark horses of Himalayan tourism, Kashipur welcomes you to behold the ruins of ancient cities, visit some of the ancient temples, and lose yourself amidst the beautiful surroundings! The town boasts of many attractions apart from the much popular Corbett National Park located nearby.

Chaiti Temple
At a distance of 2.5 kms from Kashipur bus stand on the Kashipur-Bajpur route, is situated the widely known temple of Chaiti Devi. Every year in the month of March during 'Navratras', a grand fair is held where lakhs of pilgrims come from various places to worship the Goddess.

Atariya Temple
According to a folktale, when king Rudra was passing through, his chariot got stuck into the marshy land. So he decided to build a temple and a well at that place. The present Atariya temple refers to the same and is located at a distance of 2 kms from the bus stand and half a kilometer away from the Rudraur-Haldwani motor route.

Giri Sarovar
This enchanting lake is situated at a distance of 2 kms from Kashipur bus stand on the Kashipur-Ramnagar route and is an ideal picnic spot. A tourist rest house and many private hotels are available for night stay.

Govishan Fort
This ancient fort belongs to the period of Harsha and is now in ruins. The spot is ideal for archaeologists and enthusiasts to come closer to the lives of the people of the 7th century.

Other Ancient Temples
There are about 65 temples located in and around Kashipur. Other than the Chaiti Temple and the Atariya Temple, Mansadevi Temple, Moteshwar Mahadev, and Nagnath Temple are worth-watching. The Garija Devi Temple is located at about 14 km from Ramnagar towards Ranikhet.

Wildlife and Adventure
The Corbett National Park offers a delightful escapade for tourists. Kaladhungi, about 31 kms from Ramnagar, houses the Jim Corbett Museum. About 6 kms from the place is the Tumaria Dam, where migratory birds flock in huge numbers during winters.

Picnic Spots
Drona Sagar and Haripura are well-known tourist spots. The latter is also linked with the Mahabharata.

So if you happen to drop in Nainital or Ranikhet, never let go the prospect of visiting Kashipur to make your tour to Himalayas an even better experience!