The beautiful hill station Ranikhet is situated in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. And it is famous for its views of the Himalayas.
If anybody wants to see Rainfall in Ranikhet then usually comes in December and January.
Usually, the temperature of Ranikhet remains cold all the time ranges between 3 degrees to 8 degrees Celcius.
Ranikhet is also known as the land of brave men like General Kashi Nath Adhikari. And today it’s the headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment(one of the Indian army regiments).
In the British time, they also prefer Ranikhet as a good hill station in Uttarakhand.
Ranikhet is also known for its Golf Course. This Golf Course is the highest Golf Course in all over Asia and this ground is build in the year 1920 and also the main attraction of tourist and golf players all over India.
How to Reach Ranikhet:
Ranikhet is a hill station and there is no airport and railway station in Ranikhet. The nearest airport is Pant Nagar airport that is located 119 km from Ranikhet. This airport is properly connected to all the cities of India and from there, tourists will take a taxi or cab to reach their destination(Ranikhet).
The nearest railway station to Ranikhet is Kath Godam railway station that is located at a distance of 80 km. this railway station is well connected to all the cities and towns in India and taxi or cab facilities are also available for the tourists.
By both mediums, the tourists visit Ranikhet smoothly. And Ranikhet is well connected by all nearby cities of the state(Uttarakhand).
By buses, the tourists also visit there and the luxurious bus facilities also there. The services of these buses are good that make tourists feel relaxed throughout their journey.
Distance Nearby Main Places:
- Dehradun(345km)
- Delhi(332km)
- Haridwar(280km)
- Bareilly(277km)
- Chandigarh(486km)
Why it is famous:
Ranikhet is a popular hill station which is famous for its :
- Haidakhan Temple(this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and 4 km away from the hill station of Ranikhet.
According to history, this temple is constructed by an avatar of Lord Shiva{Shri Haidakhan Maharaj}
And also attract many devotees and tourists).
- Chaibatia Gardens(this garden is 4km away form Ranikhet. It is a huge garden if lush green fields.
This garden is at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level and sprawls over 600 acres of land.
This place is the main attraction of nature lover tourists.
Who wants to explore nature this is the best place for them).
- Jhula Devi Temple(this temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and it is alsofamoues for its cluster designed bells which are hang in the wall of temple.
And it is one of the major tourist attractions in Ranikhet. And 7km away from Ranikhet.
According to locals believe that Goddess Durga is the protector of the valley peoples and they also widely believe that if anyone tries a bell on the temple wall, is granted with his/her wish due to the course of time).
- Upat Golf Course(one of the highest Golf Course in all over Asia and situated only 6km away from Ranikhet.
This Golf Course is having 9 hole golf course which shows well-manicured green grass sprawling on the golf course).
- Bhalu Dam(this dam is 3km away from Ranikhet.
During the period of the British Government, this lake is manufactured at the period of 1903.A
This dam is present in the reserve forest and a popular spot for camping and picnicking.
This lake is open for tourists all the time between January to December).
- Mankameshwar Temple(this temple is build by the Kumaon RERegimental Centre of the Indian Armr in 1978.
And 500m from Ranikhet bus stand.
This temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Kali, and Radha-Krishna.
This temple remains busy throughout the year by devotees and locals).
- Dunagiri Temple(this temple is 48km away from Ranikhet, thid temple is situated at Dunagiri in Almora district of Uttarakhand.
This temple is dedicated to goddess Durga in the form of goddess Vaishnavi Devi.
This temple also attracts devotees and tourists because of its popularity).
- Ram Mandir Ranikhet(this temple is located at a top hill very near to Jhula Devi Temple. And 6km away from Ranikhet.
This temple has an idol of Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanumanji.
It provides a good view of the hills around. This place is very peaceful).
Famous activities in Ranikhet:
- Exploring nature in Ranikhet.
- Trekking in Ranikhet.
- Fishing.
- Golfing.
- Visit Temples.
- Paragliding.
- Enjoy games and boating at Rani Jheel.
- Visit the Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum.
Where to Stay:
There are many option to stay at Ranikhet like:
- Hotels
- Resort
- Homestays
- Farm stays
- Villas , etc
There is no problem related to stay at Ranikhet because there are many substitute available there with affordable prices according to their facilities which they are providing to the customers.
Famous food in Ranikhet:
Ranikhet is also famous for its food. There are many dishes which are famous like:
- Aalu ka Jhol(which is mainly maid with potatos and tomatoes).
- Bhang ki Chutney(this chutney made with the seeds of bhang which enhancing the taste of cuisine if Uttarakhand food).
- Kafuli(this dish is most favorite all over Ranikhet, this is made from spinach and fenugreek leafs and cooked in an iron kadhai. And this dish is served with hot rice).
- Baadi(it is a simple dish which is prepared by Buck wheat flour{Mandua flour}. It is very nice dish and quickly prepared and also having nutrients value).
- Sisunak{Kandali} Saag(this dish is famous everywhere in Uttarakhand. When you touch this plant can give you itches and rashes for a couple of hours.
The plant is boiled and then converted onto a fone pulp and then cokeed in the low fire and served with the ghee or butter with hot rice.)
- Arsa (this is a sweet dish and mainly prepared in weeding and other festivals.
This dish is prepared by rice and jaggery and this balls easily melt in mouth).
Education facilities in Ranikhet:
There are many educational institutions in Ranikhet like:
- There are many schools which are affiliated by CBSE and ICSE.
- Army public school.
- Government PG. college.
- Kendriya Vidhalaya.
Other nearby Cities to Visit:
If anyone visit to Ranikhet ,they can also visit some nearby beautiful cities around Ranikhet like:
- Almora
- Manila
- Nainital
- Dehradun
- Pauri
- Champawat
- Haldwani
- Kalagarh