But now due to years of constant neglect and lack of skilled labor, it has lost its reputation.

The name was considered appropriate also in view of various development activities in the area such as the Dakpathar Barrage and the Dhakrani, Kulhaal, Dhalipur, and Chibro powerhouses.

[1] Vikasnagar lies along the river Yamuna, nearly 40 km north west of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand.

NH123 passes through Vikasnagar which starts from Delhi and reaches Yamnotri which is the originating place of holy river Yamuna.

The chief tourist spots in Vikasnagar are Dakpathar Barrage, Katta Pather, Gautam Ashram, Koti Dam, Ashoka Rock, Gurudwara Bhangani Sahib (Himachal Pradesh,) MahaKali Mandir, and Shani Dham.