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Ranikhet -
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Ranikhet
Tour
Situated at 1829 mtrs this sylvan retreat offers an
interesting mix of hill & military cultures. According
to legends, a queen, in the course of a journey came by
this spot & was so enchanted by it that she settled down
here. Ranikhet has forest of oak & pine and is a fine
place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas, from
the Bhagiriti peaks in the west to the Nanda kot in the
east.
It is an ideal holiday for nature lovers and its main
attractions, apart from it's natural beauty are a golf
course, the orchids of Chaubatia and the Jhoola Devi
temple.
Location :
Ranikhet is situated in the northern part of the state
of Uttaranchal, in the northern region of
India. It is situated in the Kumaon hills and is located
on an altitude of 1824 m above sea level. Ranikhet is 59
km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora. The weather in
Ranikhet is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and
winters are cold (November-February). It experiences
southwestern monsoon rains in July-September and
experiences snowfall in winters.
Climate :
All the four seasons have something special to offer at
Ranikhet. Therefore, it can be visited at any time of
the year. Winters are cold and the entire region
experiences snowfalls during the months of December and
January.
History Of Ranikhet :
According to popular belief, Ranikhet got its name when
Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sukherdev, the local ruler,
saw this place and was struck by its beauty. She was so
captivated by the place that she decided to stay there,
and the place came to be known as Ranikhet (literally,
queen' s field). The region around Ranikhet was ruled by
local Kumaoni rulers and later came under British rule.
The British developed Ranikhet as a hill station for
their troops and established a cantonment in 1869.
Ranikhet is still a cantonment town and is the Kumaon
Regimental Center.
Places to see in Ranikhet :
Nanda Devi Mela
Nanda Devi Mela is a fair of great religious and
cultural significance. It is held at Nanda Devi Temple
in September to commemorate the memory of goddesses,
Nanda and Sunanda. It is said to have started in Kumaon,
during the reign of Raja Kalyan Chand in the 16th
century. Nanda means prosperity and well being. Nanda
Devi Mela is held as a symbol of prosperity, both
material and spiritual, of the hill regions. The Nanda
Devi Mela is held at Almora, Nainital, Nauti, Dandidhara,
Munsyari & Ranikhet, of which the Almora and Roopkund
fairs are the most famous.
Upat and Kalika
With one of the best 9 hole golf links in the country,
Upat is a boon to the enthusiast. With the added
attraction of private orchards, it is 5.6 km away. Just
one kilometre from Upat is Kalika with its famous temple
to the Goddess Kali. It also has good forest nursery. A
beautiful snowcapped mountain peak is available on the
other side of the golf link at Upat.
Chaubatia
As the name implies, these are four, fruit gardens, with
a Government Fruit Research Centre, complete with a
fruit sales depot and cafeteria. It is 10 kilometres
from Ranikhet.
Majhkhali
On the Ranikhet - Almora road, 13 km, is a spot of
entrancing, celestial beauty. Here is an awe-inspiring
view of the majesty of the snoy peaks. The U.P.
Government Agriculture Farm is situated here.
Bhalu Dam
Main Source of the town's water supply comes from the
Bhalu Dam, 3.2 kilometres from Chaubatia. It is famous
for its fishing.
Near By Places :
Almora
Almora is 50 km from Ranikhet, is famous for its health
resorts and panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges.
Dwarahat
Dwarahat, 38 km away, was once the principal seat of the
Katyuri Rajas. It is full of ancient sculptures.
Sitalakhet
Sitalakhet (35 km), Tarikhet (8 km) and Khairna (22 km)
are some of the places that one can visit from Ranikhet.
Time to Visit :
Ranikhet can be visited throughout the year. But the
best season to visit Ranikhet would be in the summer
months (March-June) or September-November as the climate
is fairly pleasant then.
Travel Information :
Air:The nearest airport is Pantnagar 119 Km away.
Rail:The nearest railway station Kathgodam 80 km, is
directly connected by rail to Lucknow, Bareilly and
Agra.
Road:Ranikhet is connected by road to many places.
Road Distances (Some important distances are: Kathgodam
80 km)
Nainital 54 km
Almora 49 km
Bareilly 181 km
Delhi 340 km
Karnaprayag 136 km.
Facts & Figures Ranikhet :
Languages : Kumaoni, Hindi, and English
Best Time to Visit : Around the year
STD : 05966
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