A small town in the Udham Singh Nagar district of the state of Uttarakhand, Nanakmatta is distinguished by its revered Sikh shrine.
Gurudwara Sri Nanak Matta Sahib is associated with the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Devji, who is believed to have visited Nanakmatta on his way to Kailash Parvat in 1515 AD. In fact, according to local lore, the place was earlier known as Gorakhmata and, after the visit of the Sikh guru, its name was changed to Nanakmatta.
Located about 56 kms away from Rudrapur, the town draws thousands of devotees, and is also popular for a dam constructed on river Saryu leading to the formation of Nanak Sagar, which adds to the beauty of Nanakmatta.
When to visit: All year round.
How to reach:
By flight: The nearest airport to Nanakmatta is at Pantnagar, which is aout 56 kms away. One can easily avail a taxi from the airport to Nanakmatta. Pantnagar airport is connected to New Delhi.
By train: Khatima is the nearest railway station to Nanakmatta, about 15 kms away. Taxis and buses are easily available from the station.
