Founded in 1884
The Udumalpet Recreation Club (URC)
About URC
Founded in 1884, the Udumalpet Recreation Club (URC) sits cozily in the heart of Udumalpet town surrounded by Western Ghats on all three sides. It combines the clubbing traditions of British era and those of modern and progressive India.
History of Our Club
Situated in the picturesque town of Udumalpet, Udumalpet Recreation Club is one of the oldest Clubs (139 years old) in Tamilnadu. The Club was ushered into existence on 26th December 1884, in memory of the illustrious and sincere friend of India, a true Britisher, former Viceroy of India, Lord Ripon who was the Father of Self-Government in India.
Facilities
Reading Room & Library
Tennis
Table Tennis
Carrom
Our Affiliated Clubs
BOWRING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE
(KARNATAKA)
CALICUT COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
KOZHIKODE (KERALA)
DINDIGUL UNION CLUB, DINDIGUL
(TAMILNADU)
LOTUS CLUB, COCHIN
(KERALA)
JAIN FARMS COUNTRY CLUB, BANGALORE
(KARNATAKA)
THE COIMBATORE SOCIAL CLUB
COIMBATORE (TAMILNADU)
Membership
Membership of the Club is open to all persons above the age of 21 years, irrespective of caste, creed, nationality or sex. Any person seeking Membership shall do so by means of a written Application in the prescribed Form addressed to the Secretary and shall be introduced by two Members.
Nearby Tourist Locations
Udumalpet town, also called as Poor Man’s Ooty, is one of the famous summer resorts of Tamil Nadu, surrounded by Western Ghats on three sides. It is also in close proximity to many Hill Stations namely Kodaikanal, Chinnar, Munnar, Top Slip, Annamalai and Ooty.
