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Ranikhet
is situated in the northern part of
the state of Uttaranchal, in the northern
region of India, is idyllic in its charm,
and draws holidaymakers almost all the
year round with its salubrious climate
and balmy breeze. Against the backdrop
of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, Ranikhet
means “Queen’s Field”.
It is situated in the Kumaon hills and
is located on an altitude of 1824 m
above sea level and ideal to spend a
holiday. Ranikhet is 59 km from Nainital
and 50 km from Almora. Ranikhet has
derived its name from Rani Padmini,
who was so enamoured by the place that
she decided to stay there. The place
is then come to known as Ranikhet, which
means fields of Rani. Later British
developed Ranikhet as army cantonment.
Ranikhet is still a cantonment town
and one can see soldiers in the area.
The weather in Ranikhet is alpine. 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. 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 people here are simple and happy
in their life. Ranikhet is full of dense
forest. It is the main place of the
Kumau regiment. Since it is a cantonment
area, it is extremely clean. The bazaar
of Ranikhet is also unusual. Located
on the slope of a mountain, this bazaar
can be compared to the hanging gardens
of Mumbai. Since it is on a steep slope
it is called "khadi bazaar",
khadi meaning steep in the local lingo. |
| Thing
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Ranikhet
is an ideal spot for adventure. The
hill station offers the pleasure of
golf and well-equipped
club, besides the long and short
walks and beautiful picnic
spots. The residential club offers temporary
membership to tourists providing them
all the benefits of the tennis courts,
excellent golf links, indoor recreational
facilities and use of the club's rooms
and excellent cuisine.
Prime
Attractions in Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a small hill station. The
town provides a panoramic view of the
lush green hilly environs. Travelers
can enjoy the scenic beauty of this
place by taking a walk around. Today,
the Ranikhet is very rich in tourist
spots. A nature lover's paradise, the
famous hill resort of Ranikhet offers
a lot of sites to visit. Few of them
are -
Upat and Kalika,
6 kms from Ranikhet. Upat is a modern
but historical place. Here there is
a 9 hole golf course. 6000 feet above
sea level there is a different satisfaction
in playing golf. In this course there
are bungalows for the players to stay.
Many films have been shot here. Further
from Upat is Kalika, which is famous
for the temple of Goddess Kali.
Chaubatia, 10
kms from Ranikhet Chaubatia has beautiful
gardens. Many fruit orchards can be
found here. The State Government has
a huge garden and fruit maintenance
department here. This is an ideal spot
for picnics.
Dwarhat,
this place was a capital for the Kings
of the Katyuri Dynasty. There are 55
ancient temples here. These were built
from the 11th to the 16th century. The
only engineering college of Uttarakhand
is found here. Dwarhat is 38 kms from
Ranikhet.
Bhalu Dam,
3 kms from Chaubatia, this dam has a
lake and a picnic spot.
Hedakhan
Temple, 6 kms away from Ranikhet
one can get regular taxis and jeeps
from the bus stand. A huge modern temple
of Saint Hedakhan is found here.
Shitalakhet, 35
kms from Ranikhet, Shitalakhet is on
the highway. One can reach here directly
from Almora too. There are bus services
from Ranikhet. Snow-capped peaks are
visible from here. Overnight stay is
possible here in hotels, tourists bungalows
and government guest houses. Trekking
is a treat here. 3 kms away is a temple.
Binsar Mahadev,
amidst a pine forest is this ancient
Shiva temple which is 19 kms away from
Ranikhet. Also found here are temples
of Durga and Ram.
Doonagiri,
this Durga temple is 52 kms away from
Ranikhet.
And the other, excursions from Ranikhet
are -
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.
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| How
to reach |
Ranikhet
can be easily accessed through air or
road.
By Air:
The nearest airport is Pantnagar 119
Km away.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station Kathgodam
80 km, is directly connected by rail
to Lucknow, Bareilly and Agra.
By Road: Ranikhet is
connected by road to many places. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!! Just
pack your bags and Get going for the
most adventurous vacation of your lifetime
in Ranikhet with us. |
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