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Ranikhet

Ranikhet is one of the most appreciable and quaint town in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. To take a break from hustle and bustle of modern cities, Ranikhet is just the best travel destination to visit. It is located 6000 feet above the sea level, at a distance of 60 kilometers from Nainital. Ranikhet remains beautifully surrounded by snowy mountains. The name of this town comes from the very famous lady legend Rani Padmini. The place is also known as Queens's field. Ranikhet is the base of the militaries in India.

The town was founded by Lord Mayo in 1869. it is also very pleasant to view the twine peaks of Nanda Devi from this place. Ranikhet attracts thousands of tourists from across the world providing them with several unforgettable moments.

Fast Facts

Altitude: 6000 feet above the sea level
Weather: cold in winters, pleasant in summer
Languages: Hindi, Kumaoni and Garhwali languages are spoken
Best time to visit: March to June & September to November
Clothing: Carry woolen clothes in winters

Tourist Attractions

Jhula Devi
Jhula Devi shrine is very famous for bells which are numerous. Devotees gather here to fulfill their wishes. The temple is dedicated to Hindu god Lord Rama and goddess Durga.

Shitlakhet
Shitlakhet is famous for food orchards and herbal plants which is used to make various medicines. There is Syahi Devi temple located at a distance of 10 kilo meter from Shitlakhet. There is a "Khoont" village ten kilo meters in the foot of Shitlakhet. It is the heritage of one of India's greatest freedom fighters- Late Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant.

Chaubatia
It is situated at a distance of 10 kilometer from Ranikhet. There are botanical gardens and fruit orchards located here, undertaken by the government. It is the site from where you can view the wonderful peaks like Trishul, Nandaghunti and Nilkanth.

Uppat
Uppat is very famous for golfing adventure. There are 9-hole golf courses. Uppat is beautifully surrounded by fruit orchards. The golf courses are located amidst the fruits orchard, a complete feast for the eyes.

How to Reach

There is no air port at Ranikhet to reach here. The nearest Airport is Pantnagar positioned at a distance of 112 kilometer from Ranikhet. The hill town of Ranikhet is well connected by roads to all the key travel destinations of the Uttarakhand region. Almora is the nearest town from Ranikhet, about 49 kilometers. Famous hill station Nainital is situated 59 kilo meter away from here. Kathgodam and Ramnagar are the nearest railway stations, at 80 kilometer and 96 kilometer respectively.