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Situated
at 1829 mtrs. This sylvan retreat offers an interesting mix of hill
and military cultures. According to legend, a queen, in the course
of a journey came here and was so enchanted by it's beauty that
she settled down here. Ranikhet has forests of oak and

pine, and is a fine place to enjoy a
panoramic view of the Himalayas, from the Bhagirathi peaks in the
west to Nanda Kot in the east. It is an ideal holiday spot for nature
lovers, and its main attractions, apart from its natural beauty,
are a golf course, the orchards of Chaubatia and the Jhoola Devi
Temple.

Jhoola Devi Temple
This secluded temple dedicated to
Durga has beautiful bells, echoes of which can be heard from some
distance. Nearby is a temple of Lord Rama.
Chaubatia

Chaubatia is a vantage point set amidst
gardens. The Government Fruit Research center is located here.
On a clear morning a 300 Km wide view of the snow - clad Himalayan
peaks can be seen clearly from Chaubatia, 10 Km from Ranikhet
on a motorable road. The Nanda Devi, Trisul, Nanda Ghunti and
Nilkanth peaks are very clear. Bhaludam, 3 Km from here, has an
artificial lake.
Upat and Kalika
Situated on the road to Almora, Upat
has a 9 - hole golf course, while Kalika is famous for its Kali
Temple and forest nursery.
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Majkhali
13 km. A vantage point on the road to
Almora.
Kherna
35 Km. A scenic place offering a fine
view of the Himalayas. It has lush orchards and is also known for
its herbal and medicinal plants. It is an ideal place for a peaceful
holiday.
Dwarahat
37 Km. Believed to be the seat of the
ancient Katyuri dynasty, the town has a cluster of old temples divided
into eight distinct groups.
Dunagiri
53 km. Famous for its temple dedicated
to Durga Devi. The temple has an inscription dating back to 1181
A.D.

Nanda Devi Mela, Shayaldeh Mela, Dwarahat
Mela, Summer and Autumn Festivals, Nav Ratri Festival in Hairakhan
(Chinia Naula).
Sports and Recreation
- Golf Club, Upat Kalika.
- Trekking : The surroundings of Ranikhet provide a number of
trekking opportunities.
Shopping
- Ranikhet is famous for its marino woolen shawls, tweeds and
cloth surgical bandages.

The hill resort of Ranikhet remains pleasant
all through the year. Ranikhet experiences Alpine type of climate.
The summers are mild and last from April to June. The winters
are cold and carry on from November to February. The months of
December and January sees snow fall in the hill resort. Though
through July and August Ranikhet experiences heavy rainfalls,
under the influence of southwestern monsoons. Rains have been
known to cause landslides and should therefore be avoided.
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Accessibility
Air
114 km from Pantnagar Airport
Rail
Nearest railheads are Kathgodam
- 80 Km and Ramnagar - 96 Km. Some of the important train connections
for Kathgodam are : Shatabadi Express, Howrah Express (3019/3020),
Ranikhet Express (5013/5014), Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger
and 3/4 R.K. Passenger), Nainital Express (5308/5307).
Road
Ranikhet is well connected by
road to important center in the region. Some of the major road distances
are : Almora - 49 Km, Delhi - 386 Km, Lucknow - 453 Km, Nainital
- 59 Km, Kathgodam - 80 Km, Badrinath - 275 Km.
General Information:
- Area: 21.76 sq. km.
- Population: 18174 (1991 census)
- Altitude: 1829 mtrs. Above sea level.
- Season: April to June; September to
October
- Clothing: Summer - Light Woolens ;
Winter - Woolens
- Language: Hindi, Kumaoni and English
- Local Transport Taxis/Jeeps/Buses
- STD Code 05966
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