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Welcome to the Gateway of Kumaon
Haldwani, being the biggest city of Kumaon area, is situated in the district of Nainital. Since it is located in the immediate Kumaon Himalayas foothills, it’s also called “Gateway to Kumaon.” It is the third most populous city of Uttarakhand. Haldwani is located at a height of 424 m above sea level. With a rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural beauty, Haldwani calls for a longer time visit instead of just a stopover. Haldwani is the former point of trading of the Kumaon area.
Haldwani, the name of this place, is an anglicized edition of Halduvani, the Kumaoni word. Halduvani refers to the forest of Haldu. It is named after a tree of Haldu. These Haldu trees were abundantly found in the area before deforestation. Hence, this place was called Halduvani regionally until the commissioner of Kumaon, George William Trail, renamed it as Haldwani in 1834.
Historically, the Bhabhar area was a part of the Kumaon Kingdom. It came under the territory of Kumaon after Chand Dynasty’s King Gyan Chand visiting Delhi Sultanate. The Mughals also tried to quickly take over the hilly area, but they did not succeed because of the hard terrain. However, in 1816, when the Gorkhas were defeated by the British to gain control of Kumaon and Gardner became Kumaon’s Commissioner. Afterward George William took over as Kumaon’s Commissioner and renamed the place as Haldwani in 1834. In 1882, the Bareilly-Nainital road was established followed by Bhojeepura-Kathgodam railways in 1884. Both these establishments helped create this town in a huge trading post. The very first train came at Haldwani on April 24, 1884 from Lucknow.
Haldwani is the hidden gem of Uttarakhand. The city is filled with surprises. There are many places you can sightsee in this undiscovered gem of Uttarakhand. - Kathgodam - Jeolikot - Walkway Mall - Devbhoomi Adventureland - Sanjay Van - Gaula Barrage - Hidimba Parvat - Kainchi Dam - Hanuman Garhi Temple - Bhimtal Lake - Naukuchiatal - Shitla Devi Temple - Haldwani Ashram
Nightlife: This city does not sleep early similar to other small cities. Haldwani has great nightlife. Many movie theaters and bars remain open till late where you can enjoy and have a wonderful experience.
Shopping: Because of the increasing urban population, many shopping complexes and malls have been established. There are many bazaars, markets, and shopping malls to indulge in shopping. Picnic: Spend leisure time with family and friends at some of the most wonderful picnic spots in Haldwani. Gaula Barrage is a picnic paradise where you can indulge in the laps of Mother Nature.
Trekking: The adventure lovers can relish the outdoor activity of trekking in the desert all while relishing the magnificent views of the picturesque valleys and the Himalayas.
Visit Adventureland: Devbhoomi Adventureland is a must-visit place when in Haldwani. You can either go for an adventurous ride or relish different cuisines in the refreshment area. Though you may not find Haldwani to boast the same roll of famous places, this town has its own charm. So, book a trip to Haldwani today and explore the mesmerizing places in Haldwani.
