Ranikhet

Location: In Almora district of Uttarakhand
Climate: Summers: 30o C (max) and 8o C (min)
Winters: 7o C (max) and 3o C (min)
Best Time to Visit: All round the year
Nearest Airport: Pantnagar
Nearest Railhead: Kathgodam
Must Visits: Jhula Devi Temple, Ram Mandir, Nanda Devi Temple, Upat Kalika, Rani Jheel, Hairakhan Dham,  Bhalu Dam, Mankameshwar Temple, Chaubatia Orchard, Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum & Memorial
Language Spoken: Hindi, English and Kumaoni
STD Code: 05966 Pin Code: 263645

About Ranikhet

A beautiful cantonment town in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, Ranikhet is the perfect destination for those who love to enjoy the calm and serene beauty of nature, away from the hustle-bustle of cities. It is also the base for the Kumaon & Naga Regiment of Indian Army. The city is blessed with magnificent scenic grandeur and enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. Beautiful views of the majestic Himalayas as well as the blooming gardens make Ranikhet surely viewer's delight.

Ranikhet derives its name from Rani Padmini, the queen of Raja Sudhardev, who was in love with this place and subsequently chose it as her residence. This place came in light once again, in 1869, when the British Army chose it as the headquarters for its Kumaon regiment. Under British reign, Ranikhet was also proposed to be made the summer capital of India. However, the proposal fell through. Still, the architecture of some old buildings in Ranikhet depicts its British connection.

Set amidst dense forests of pine, oak and deodar, Ranikhet hosts a diverse variety of flora and fauna. This area has moist mixed-deciduous forests, sub-alpine pastures and scrub in abundance Leopard, Leopard Cat, Mountain Goat, Barking Deer, Sambhar, Pine Mertin, Wild Bear, Indian Hare, Red Faced Monkey, Jackal, Langur, Red Fox, and Porcupine are the animals that can be commonly seen here.

After having a glance at the beautiful scenic vista of Ranikhet, you must not forget to visit Chaubatia Orchard and Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum & Memorial. Other than this, the hill resort is also the land of ancient temples like Jhula Devi, Mankameshwar Mandir and Ram Mandir. Recently developed parks, dams and lakes are also worth a visit, if you are in Ranikhet. Away from the hush-bush of cities, the suburbs and excursions around the hill resort offer a lot of ease and peace to the tourists.

Tourist Attractions

Gently enveloped amidst dense pine and deodar forest, with a majestic background of Himalayas, Ranikhet indeed has a breath-taking and pristine charm. The tranquility and beauty of this place is unmatched and unscathed. Away from the hustle-bustle of popular hill stations in India, this is a perfect destination for those who are looking for a calm and peaceful holiday.

Places to See Near Ranikhet
Ranikhet abounds in natural splendor and has certainly many beautiful and mesmerizing locations to boast of. Quaintly enveloped by mystic Himalayas, this place is located amidst one of the most beautiful surroundings on earth. Not just the places in Ranikhet, but its excursions are equally enchanting and interesting.

Flora & Fauna
Ranikhet, a hill station and cantonment town situated in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, comes across as the perfect blend of forests, mountains and varied flora and fauna. In fact, perched at an altitude of 1869 meters above sea level, the town is known for its rich flora and fauna, which shows a huge impact of the Himalayan origin.

How to Reach

By Air
The nearest airport from Ranikhet is located in Pantnagar, situated about 200 kms. from Ranikhet. Another option for the travelers is to fly till the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun and take local taxis or luxury buses from there.

By Rail
The nearest railheads are located at Kathgodam, at 83 kms. and Ramnagar, at about 100 kms. From there, one can take cabs or buses to Ranikhet.

By Road
Ranikhet is well connected by roads. It can be reached quite easily from all the major towns of the Kumaon district and even all the major cities of the state.