Nanak Sagar Dam Rudrapur | Picnic, Fishing & Boating Guide

Nanak Sagar | Guru Nanak's Uttarakhand Stop

Kichha ke pas Nanak Sagar reservoir 1962 mein bana tha. Legend ke according, Guru Nanak Dev Ji yahan visit kar chuke hain on way to Ladakh. Dam ke upper sthit Gurudwara 2 lakh devotees/year attract karta hai.

Getting There

• From Rudrapur | 40 km via NH-87 (Kichha Road)
• Drive time | 50-60 minutes
• From Haldwani | 65 km
• Shared taxi | Rs 150-250 from Rudrapur

Activities

1. Fishing (Mahseer + Rohu)

Most popular activity. Fishing permit from UP Fisheries Dept Rs 200/day. Best season Oct-Feb. Popular fish: Rohu, Catla, Mahseer (catch-and-release for prize).

2. Boating

Pedal boats Rs 100/30 min, motor boats Rs 500/hr. Safety jackets mandatory. 9 AM - 5 PM.

3. Bird Watching

Winter visitors: Bar-headed Goose, Common Teal, Northern Pintail, Ruddy Shelduck. Best Nov-Feb mornings.

4. Gurudwara Darshan

Gurudwara Shri Nanak Sagar Sahib. Langar daily. Historical exhibits.

5. Picnic

Grassy lakeshore, shaded by eucalyptus. Day picnic ideal.

What to Bring

• Picnic mat/sheet
• Food + water (few shops nearby)
• Binoculars for birding
• Sunscreen, hats
• Insect repellent
• Mobile charger/power bank

Best Time to Visit

• Oct-Feb | Perfect weather, migratory birds, fishing season
• Mar-Apr | Good weather, dam water high
• Avoid May-Jun | 40°C+ heat
• Jul-Sep | Monsoon overflow, fishing suspended

Nearby Attractions

• Khatima town | 20 km, border with Nepal. Interesting cross-cultural market.
• Nepal border (Banbasa) | 30 km. Day visa available for Indians.
• Sitarganj | 15 km. Another reservoir, less crowded.

Where to Stay Nearby

Nanak Sagar itself lacks accommodation. Stay at:

• Rudrapur (40 km) | Country Inn, Hotel Sky Suites.
• Khatima (20 km) | Budget lodges Rs 1,000-2,500.
• Gurudwara Serai | Free for Sikh devotees, donation-based.

Combine Trip

Full day itinerary: Rudrapur/Pantnagar morning → Nanak Sagar afternoon → back to Kashipur or Haldwani for overnight.

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