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A famous tourist place and a beautiful Hill station Ranikhet is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. At an elevation of 1829m above sea level and within sight of the western mountaintops of the Himalayas. Ranikhet (Meadows of the Queen) is one of the famous hill stations in Uttarakhand which literally meaning – Queens Land It is an all-season favorite tourist-place for lovers of natural beauty. Ranikhet is also known for its Class IV town with a civic status of a Cantonment board.

Main Highlights of Ranikhet Uttarakhand:

Longitude & latitude: 6434° N, 79.4322° E
Weather: sunny, cloudy, windy, snowy, and rainy
Sea Level: 1869 meters
Main Food: Gahat Ke Parathe, Bhang Ki Chutney (Made by Hemp seeds), Phaanu.

Main Fruits: Peach (Aadoo), Plum (Pulam), Apricot (Khumanee), pears (Nashpati), cherry, mango, citrus (Malta), litchi, guava, apple, strawberry, lemon, Kirmodi, Kafal, Alu Bukhara (plum), Bedu.
Ranikhet places to visit: Chaubatia Gardens, Haidakhan Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Upat Golf Course, Bhalu Dam, Majkhali, Mankameshwar Temple, Dunagiri Temple, Dwarahat, Tarikhet Village, Ashiyana Park, Upat Kalika Temple, Ram Mandir Ranikhet
Things to Buy: ‘Baal Mithai’, ‘Singaudi’, shawls at KRC Shawl.
How to reach Ranikhet: By Bus, Car, privately operated jeeps

History of Ranikhet Uttarakhand

Ranikhet establishment site. Legend has it that Padmavati, the queen of King Sudhadev of the Katyuri dynasty, used to come and rest in the green fields at this place (Ranikhet) for a summer stay. The queen was overwhelmed by the beauty of this place, for this reason, King Sudhadev established a palace at this place. The place was named Queen’s Field because the queen migrated to the fields. At that time, the king used to build beautiful pillars on the border of the state, wherever the place was conquered.

One of these pillars, Ranikhet was also established between the road leading to Almora near the Somnath ground and the Yadunath gate the army established this pillar as a Shivalinga in September 2015 in a new beautiful temple near the Shiva temple with religious law. Statues of various deities have been carved in this column knowledgeable people say that these pillars must have been established 1,450 or earlier Therefore, this place is called the place of establishment of Ranikhet.

How to reach Ranikhet Hill Station Uttarakhand

How to reach Ranikhet by Air:

Pantnagar airport is the nearest airport to Ranikhet and it is located at a distance of 119 km from Ranikhet. Pantnagar airport is well-connected from many cities and towns. Tourists from Ranikhet can get a taxi or cab to reach the airport comfortably.

How to reach Ranikhet by Train:

The nearest railway station is Kathgodam which is 80 km from Ranikhet People can also use taxis from Haldwani & Kathgodam railway station to reach Ranikhet.

How to reach Ranikhet by Road:

The road is well connected to Ranikhet one can easily travel by car and bus or motorcycle. Ranikhet is situated at a distance of 318 kilometers from Dehradun and 363 kilometers from Delhi. Ranikhet has good connectivity with cities like Delhi, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Chandigarh.

Famous Places to visit in Ranikhet

Golf Course:

The golf course at Kalika on the Ranikhet-Almora motorway is a delightful meadow. Spread over several hectares on both sides of the road, this natural picturesque meadow is surrounded by dense forests. There is a gathering of tourists throughout the year to enjoy the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the golf field. It is also a direct medium of tourism and tourism business in Ranikhet. This golf course is one of the highest golf course grounds in Asia.

Binsar Mahadev Temple:

Binsar Mahadev Temple is a popular Hindu temple. This temple is located at a distance of about 20 km from Ranikhet. It is at a height of about 5500 feet on the picturesque banks of the Kunj River. Binsar Mahadev temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva it was built in the 10th century. Inlaid with statues of Hindu deities such as Maheshmardini, Har Gauri, and Ganesh, the architecture of this temple is magnificent. Binsar Mahadev temple is a center of immense reverence for the people of the region. It is considered to be the holy place of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Every year thousands of devotees come to visit the temple. The grand and beautiful temple construction of Binsar Mahadev Temple and the huge Bhandara every year were also successfully organized by Baba Mohanagiri Maharaj.

Jhula Devi Temple:

Jhula Devi Temple is a popular religious place located 7 km from the city of Ranikhet. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. According to Hindu mythology, this temple was constructed in the 8th century and the aim was to keep the grace of Mother Durga on the wild animals living at this place. It is believed that a shepherd appeared in a dream by Goddess Durga and suggested to dig here and remove her idol. The temple is located exactly where the idol was found. The beautifully carved sacred bells are carved in the temple, and the sound of these bells is clearly heard from a distance. Pilgrims believe that mother Jhoola Devi fulfills the wishes of people praying in the temple. You also get an opportunity to visit a Ram temple, which is located nearby.

Ashiyana Park:

Ashiyana Park is located in the heart of Ranikhet Also known as Devdar Udhyan it is the first jungle theme park in Ranikhet Uttarakhand.

Mankameshwar Temple:

Mankameshwar Temple is attached to the Nar Singh Maidan (Ground), constructed by the Kumaon regiment, and opposite to the temple, there is a Gurudwara and a Shawl factory.

Best Time to Visit Ranikhet:

The best time to visit Ranikhet is summer (March to June) and the post-monsoon (July to Sept) that time you can see the beauty and scenic view of Ranikhet Hill Station.

Best hotels in Ranikhet

West View Hotel
Chevron Rosemount Ranikhet
Woodsvilla Resort Ranikhet
WelcomHeritage Windsor Lodge
Queen’s Meadow Hotel
Xomotel Ranikhet Heights
Hotel Royal Mountain

Things to do in Ranikhet Uttarakhand:

Nature Walks:

If you are in Ranikhet do not forget to indulge in nature walks which will help you explore the beauty of this place and this is the best way. People love to go AMU Guesthouse to Army Holiday home and Jhula Devi Temple.

Golfing:

Ranikhet offers a high altitudes place to play golf it is a 9 hole golf course is one of the highest golf course in Asia.

Trekking:

Trekking is the best way to enjoy yourself with friends. You can Trek from Chaubatia Orchards to Holm Farm People love to go there are many places you can go like Chaubatia to Bhalu Dam, Meghdoot to Jhula Devi.