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Ranikhet is the place which wonderfully mirrors best
of the heavenly Himalayas; their lush green forest, magestic mountains
delicate plant life and attractive plant life. To view nature and its
elements in full harmony the right place is to be is Ranikhet. According to
the popular belief this place had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of
Raja Sudhardev. She chose this scenic to be her adobe and since than it has
come to be known as Ranikhet, literally QUEENS Feild. At an altitude of 1829
mtrs above sea level, this hill resort is undoubtedly a tourists paradise.
The hill station is 58 kilometres north of Nainital, and the reason you
should come here is because it's wonderfully peaceful. The kind of place
that makes you want to wrap a shawl around yourself, put on a pair of
comfortable shoes and simply watch the place go by. It's great walking
country. There are silken roads (near the army base), meadows with pine
trees, dappled wildflowers and frequent views of the majestic snow-capped
Himalayas, including the Nanda Devi peak.
WHERE TO STAY
HOW
TO REACH
By Air - The closest airport is Pantnagar which is 119 kms away.
By Rail - The closest railway is Kathgodan. This is 84 kms away from
Ranikhet.
By Road - Ranikhet is connected by road from all the main cities of Uttar
Pradesh and Delhi. The UP Roadways & the Kumau Motor Operators Union run
buses from Haldwani, Nainital, Almora & Kaushani. Ranikhet has two bus
stands - one is in Mall Road maintained by the Kumau Motor Operators Union
and the other run by U.P roadways.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to travel Ranikhet is between March to June and September to
November. Snowfall is during December to February.
Chaubatia - It is popularly known as orchard
country for its fruits and government gardens. It commands a picturesque
view of the Himalayas.
Jhoola Devi Ram Mandir - 7 kms from Ranikhet on
the Ram Mandir route to Chaubatia.it is known for temples devoted to the
Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
Mankameshwar - This temple is attached to the Narsingh Maidan. This ancient temple has been built by the Kumaon
regiment. Opposite is a Gurudwara and a Shawal factory.
Bhalludam - 3 kms away from chaubatia garden, a
small artificial lake and a popular picnic spot.
Tarikhet - 8 kms from here and is well known for
its Gandhi Ashram to commemorate the spot where Gandhiji stayed. The
Golla temple here is venerated in the Kumaon region.
Sitlakhet - Sitlakhet is a scenic spot commanding
a view of magestic Himalayas. The near by forest abounds in fruit
orchards and herbal plants used in medicienes.Just about 10 kms from
Sitlakhet is the famous temple of Syahi Devi. Nearby is the natural
spring where the first water scheme for Almora initiated some seventy
years ago. Just two kilometers below Sitlakhet is the village Khoont'
which is the ancestral village of the late Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant,
the famous freedom fighter of India.
Doonagiri - This Durga temple is 52 kms away from
Ranikhet.
Majhkhali - En route from Ranikhet to Almora
Majhkhali is a peaceful tourist spot 13 kms away from Ranikhet.
Kalika - 1 kms golf maidan, known for its forest
nursury and a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali.
Khairna Manila - 22 kms away from Ranikhet is
Khairna and 66 kms away is Manila.
WHERE TO EAT
There are few good restaurants where you can have delicious cuisines like
regional, Indian, South Indian. |
