Ranikhet hill station uttarakhand Tourism

Ranikhet is a Hill station and mesmerzing place in almora district, uttarakhand state of india. located at the height of 1829 m with a sprawling are of 21.76 Sq. Kms. As the story goes, queen Padmini of Kumaon was seriously in really like with this wonderful mountain heaven, and to assist the ambitions of his queen, King Sudhardev created a structure designed here, and known as it Ranikhet or Queen’s area. The pleasing hill station was out of world’s touch for quite some time,until it was rediscovered by the Britishers in the year 1869, and who later transformed the tiny hill station into headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment. The hill station was used as an ideal retreat against the hot weather of the plains. At present, Ranikhet is a cantonment town and place for Kumaon Regimental Centre (KRC) and Naga Regiment. The hill station is being maintained by the Indian Army.

Bhalu Dam

The popular tourist spot, lying at the distance of 3kms. From Ranikhet, is known for its artificial lake and picnic spots.

Binsar Mahadev Temple

This temple is of lord shiva has a stunning stream folowing just in its vicnity.The temple is  covered by verdent cedar forests. Chaubatia Gardens

Popular by the name of Orchard Nation, Chaubatia is situated merely at a range of 10 kms. from Ranikhet, and provides a enchanting perspective of Himalayan flows.

Chaukhutia

Located at 54 kms from Ranikhet, en path to Badrinath shrine, Chaukhutia is well known vision seeing and well-known for organic charm and sportfishing hub.

Upat and Kalika Tennis Course

Ranikhet has the Asia’s maximum elevation situated organic 9 gap course, which provides a appealing atmosphere to the golf fans. What exactly is more, Kali forehead and a woodlands baby's room juxtaposing the course are also value viewing.

Katarmal Sun Temple

Situated at a range of 25 km from Ranikhet, is well-known for its Twelfth millennium designed Sun Temple. Katarmal Sun Temple is India’s second Sun Temple. First one being the Konark Sun Temple at Orissa.

Hairakhan Temple

Hairakhan Temple is situated 4 km from Ranikhet city situated at Chiliyanaula, provides a amazing Himalayan perspective. The forehead was designed by Shri Hairakhan Maharaj – known to be an embodiment of Master Shiva.

Jhula-Devi Temple

Jhula-Devi Temple is an 8th millennium goddess Durga forehead which can be found tranquil near to Ranikhet Mountain Place. It is considered that anybody who desires for something before side of goddess Durga, his/her desires are satisfied. Relaxing near to Jhula-Devi Temple is forehead devoted to Master Rama.

Majkhali

Located at the distance of 13kms. from, Ranikhet, en route to Almora, Majkhali offers a splendid view of the snow capped Himalayan ranges.

Manila

Manila, literally meaning enchanting, is situated at a distance of 87kms. from Ranikhet, and 75kms. from Ramnagar. Manila is the seat of Manila Devi - the family Goddess of the Katyuri clan.

Jaurasi

Located at a distance of 16kms. from Ranikhet, and situated at an altitude of 6000ft., above sea level, Jaurasi offers rich mountain view to the tourists.

Khairna

Khairna is located at a distance of approximately 22 kms. from Ranikhet on the Nanital route. The place offers plenty of opportunity to the visitors for fishing.

HOW TO REACH:

Ranikhet Hill Station is well connected to rest of India through the network of roads. The hill station is approximately 8-hrs journey from Delhi. The splendid hill station can also be easily reached through daily overnight air-conditioned train - “Ranikhet Express" that runs from New Delhi to Kathgodam. One can also reach Ranikhet Hill Station via air conditioned/ non air conditioned buses that ply on regular basis from New Delhi. 

Ranikhet Mountain Place can be found at brief range from the well-known adventures vis-à-vis, Dwarahat (35 kms.), Sitlakhet (30 kms.), Almora (45 kms.), Binsar (60 kms.), Kausani (75 kms.), and Jim Corbett Recreation area (90 kms.).

Other Significant Vacationer Points of interest relaxing in the ambit of Ranikhet Mountain Place includes:

The nearest airport to Ranikhet is situated at Pantnagar (112 kms.). The nearest railway heads to Ranikhet are Kathgodam (80 Km.) and Ramnagar (96 Km.) respectively. The hill station is at the distance of 49 kms. from Almora, 386 kms. from New Delhi, 59 kms. from Nainital and 80 kms. from Kathgodam respectively.