Ranikhet Uttaranchal is a small hill station set in the Kumaon hills. It offers the tourists a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan peaks. The environs of Ranikhet are sylvan, peaceful and attractive. Ranikhet is a cantonment town and is known for its ancient temples. Ranikhet is situated in the northern part of the state of Uttaranchal, in the northern region of India. It is situated in the Kumaon hills and is located on an altitude of 1824 m above sea level. Ranikhet is 59 km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora.

SOME SUGGESTED SIGHTSEEING PLACES

• CHAUBATIA :

It is popularly known as orchard country for its fruits and government gardens. It commands a picturesque view of the Himalayas.

• JHOOLA DEVI RAM MANDIR

7 kms from Ranikhet on the Ram Mandir route to Chaubatia.it is known for temples devoted to the Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.

• MANKAMESHWAR:

This temple is attached to the Narsingh Maidan. This ancient temple has been built by the Kumaon regiment. Opposite is a Gurudwara and a Shawal factory.

• BHALUDAM:

3 kms away from chaubatia garden, a small artificial lake and a popular picnic spot.

• TARIKHET

8 kms from here and is well known for its Gandhi Ashram to commemorate the spot where Gandhiji stayed. The Golla temple here is venerated in the Kumaon region.

• KALIKA :

1 kms golf maidan, known for its forest nursury and a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali.

• SITLAKHET :

Sitlakhet is a scenic spot commanding a view of magestic Himalayas. The near by forest abounds in fruit orchards and herbal plants used in medicienes.Just about 10 kms from Sitlakhet is the famous temple of Syahi Devi. Nearby is the natural spring where the first water scheme for Almora initiated some seventy years ago.

HOW TO REACH :

By Air :

Ranikhet does not have an airport or railway station. The nearest airport is a Pant Nagar (Nainital). Regular flights operate during the summer.

By Train :

The nearest railhead for Ranikhet is Kathgodam. .

By Road :

Ranikhet is well connected with all important cities by road. The main bus station is located near the main tourist office adjacent to the Sadar Bazaar area. The bus service from Ranikhet to Nainital (3 hours), Almora (3 hours), Kathgodam (4 hours), and Kausani (4 hours) is frequent.