G B Pant University in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand

G B Pant University is a famous university located in Pantnagar of Udham Singh Nagar district. This university is known for agricultural and technology sectors. This is India's first Agricultural University, which was inaugurated in November 1960 by Jawaharlal Nehru in the form of "Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University" (UPAU). Later, the name of this university was changed to "G B Pant University Agriculture and Technology" in the year 1972 in memory of Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, honored with Bharat Ratna. In the year 1997, this University was declared the best in other Universities of India. Information related to agriculture is provided in this university. People come to this university to get information related to agriculture from nation and abroad. This university is considered to be the center of Green Revolution in India.

How To Reach G B Pant University

By Air

The nearest airport of Pantnagar is Pantnagar, which is about 2.5 km from Pantnagar town.  

By Train

Pantnagar has its own railway station Pantnagar, which is connected to the major cities of Uttrakhand.

By Road

G B Pant University is located at a distance of about 4 km from Pantnagar.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of G B Pant University can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to March. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to cold in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of rains.