Cool
away in the hill resort of Ranikhet. The sylvan surroundings of
Ranikhet have attracted innumerable people. Together with the vistas
of the Himalayas, ancient temples, picturesque picnic spots, splendid
strolls and the exciting treks Ranikhet is a popular tourist destination
in India. The hill resort of Ranikhet stands at 1824 m above sea
level.
Ranikhet is located in the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal.
In the Kumaon Hills the hill resort of Ranikhet is 59 km from Nainital
and 50 km from Almora.
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Destinations
A nature lover's paradise, Ranikhet offers wonderful views of
the Western Himalayas. Ranikhet also presents stunning view of
the Nanda Devi. There are a number of tourist attractions in Ranikhet
that tourists can visit. Chaubatia Gardens is large orchard that
is spread over an area of 265 acres. Ranikhet is popular for two
of its temples. Jhoola Devi Ka Mandir was constructed some 400
years ago in honor of the local Goddess, who protected the people
from man-eating tigers. The other important temple is Kali Devi
ka Mandir, which has a large number of bells. The site of the
temple is believed to be 5000 years old.
The other places that one can visit include Bhaludham, which is
an artificial lake. Upat Kalika some four kilometres from Ranikhet
on the main road to Almora is an ideal spot to admire snow capped
Himalayan peaks.
Ranikhet-Sites Nearby
Nainital and Almora are the beautiful places that one can head
to from Ranikhet. Nainital is about 59 kilometres from Ranikhet
and is an ideal place to spend your holidays. Almora some 50 kilometres
is another wonderful town that you can visit. Just 38 kilometres
from Ranikhet is Dwarahat, which is known for its ancient sculptures.
Ranikhet offers some wonderful treks for trekking enthusiasts.
Adventure lovers can enjoy trekking to Kausani, Dunagiri and Sitalakhet.
» How
to reach Ranikhet
By
Air : The nearest airport happens to be at Pant Nagar (Nainital),
at a distance of 119 km.
By Rail : The nearest railhead for Ranikhet is
Kathgodam, at a distance of 84 km.
By Road : The excellent road network connects Ranikhet
with other important cities. The main bus station is located near
the main tourist office adjacent to the Sadar Bazaar area. The
bus service from Ranikhet to Nainital, Almora, Kathgodam, and
Kausani is frequent.
