RANIKHET - The Queens Meadow

Ranikhet is a hill station and cantonment town in Almora district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the home for the Military Hospital, Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment and is maintained by the Indian Army.

Ranikhet at an altitude of 1829 metres above sea level is a place that reflects the best of the great Himalayas. The charming and majestic views of the pine trees, lush green forests, delicate plant life and attractive wild life, the scented mountain breeze, the fresh and pure, the singing of birds, the panoramic view of the Himalayas sight,

How to reach Ranikhet?
 

How to Reach Ranikhet by Road?
By road from Delhi, one has to take NH 24 to Rampur via Moradabad, from where NH 87 leads to Kathgodam via Rudrapur and Haldwani. From Kathgodam Ranikhet can be reached taking a state highway via Bhimtal, Bhowali and Khairna.

How to Reach Ranikhet by Rail?
The nearest rail-head from Ranikhet is Kathgodam Railway station, which falls at a distance of approximately 80 km from the town. Regular bus and cab services are available from Kathgodam to Ranikhet.

How to Reach Ranikhet by Air?
The nearest airport from Ranikhet is Pantnagar Airport. It is situated approximately 120 km away from Ranikhet, making it the perfect strip for traveling to the place by air. From the airport, you can either hire private cabs or board taxis, to reach your destination.

Distance from Ranikhet

Ranikhet to Almora - 46 km                 Ranikhet to Delhi - 360 km

Ranikhet to Nainital - 59 km                Ranikhet to Kasauni - 76 km

Ranikhet to Bageshwar - 107 km        Ranikhet to Kathgodam - 88 km

Ranikhet to Haridwar - 270 km           Ranikhet to Corbett - 94 km

Ranikhet to Lucknow - 485 km            Ranikhet to Didihat - 154 km

Sightseeing in Ranikhet

Chaubatia Gardens - Located about 10 km from Ranikhet, this place has plantation of apricots, peaches, chestnuts, and almonds and is famous for apple orchards. There is also a Government run fruit research institute.Situated nearby is Bhalu Dam in the background of a beautiful lake created by this dam

KRC (Kumaon Regimental Centre) Museum - Maintained by the Kumaon and the Naga Regiment of the Indian Army, the museum has a wide collection ranging from stories of the heroics of the First World War till date. It has on display the various weapons captured, flags of enemies captured by the army.

Upat - One of the highest golf courses in the country. Though a Army one civilians can use it for a fee.

Mankameshwar- An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This beautiful temple adjacent to Nara Singh Ground has been rebuilt by the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.

Tarikhet - 8 kms from the Ranikhet is famous for the cottage where Gandhiji stayed in 1920's

Jhoola Devi and Ram Mandir - 7 kms from Ranikhet lies this famous temple dedicated to Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.

Tourist Places Around Ranikhet Uttaranchal

There are a number of places to visit near Ranikhet. The famous tourist center of Nainital is 59 km from Ranikhet. Nainital is famous for its Naini Lake and a number of picnic spots in and around it.

Almora is 50 km from Ranikhet, is famous for its health resorts and panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges.

Dwarahat, 38 km away, was once the principal seat of the Katyuri Rajas. It is full of ancient sculptures. Sitalakhet (35 km), Tarikhet (8 km) and Khairna (22 km) are some of the places that one can visit from Ranikhet.

 

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