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The
city of Kashipur is named after Kashinath Adhikari, the founder of
the township and one of the officers of the Chand rulers of Kumaon
in the middle age. Kashipur was known as Govishan during the time of
Harsha (606-647 AD). The ruins of the large settlement of those days
can still be seen near the city. Today, Kashipur is an important
industrial township. Girital and Drona Sagar are the well known
tourist spots in Kashipur and are associated with the story of the
Pandavas. In autumn one can also view the snow clad peaks of Trishul
and its surroundings.
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