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| General Information about RANIKHET |
Ranikhet :
Area : 21.76 sq. km.
Altitude: 1829 mtrs. Above sea level.
Languages : Hindi, Kumaoni and English.
Best Time to Visit : April to June; September to October
State : Uttaranchal.
STD Code : 05966. |
About Ranikhet
A quaint little hill station conceived by the British tucked away in the Kumaon Himalayas. An old army cantonment from British time. Charmingly unspoilt natural beauty. Screne and quiet. This is Ranikhet .
Ranikhet is the apex of a triangle which includes Nainital and Almora, driving along gentle slopes and pine covered hillsides, leading to picnic spots in shady glens or to sheer cliffs with breath taking views of the snow covered Himalayas, offering various moods and colours, from the misty morning sun to pink, gold and cobalt blue in all their majestic glory. The unparalled view from Bazaar, one Kilometer long, is absolutely nostalgic. Here, natural beauty is intermingled with a flavor of history ...
HOW TO REACH
By Air : Nearest Airport is Pantnagar, 112 Kms, but flights are not operational at present.
By Rail : Nearest Railway heads are Kathgodam - 80 Km. & Ramnagar 96 Km.
By Road : Ranikhet is well connected by roads to important centers in the reigion. Some of the major distances are : Almore (49 km.), Delhi (386 km.), Nainital (59 km.), Kathgodam (80 km.).
PLACES TO VISIT IN RANIKHET
• Jhula Devi temple : in Ranikhet is very popular with the local and is famous for innumerable bells it has, tied by devotees to get their wishes fulfilled. 7kms. from Ranikhet on the way to Chaubatia, known for its temples devoted to the Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
• Chaubatia : 10 km from Ranikhet away houses the botanical gardens and a Govt. fruit research institute where one see different varieties of exotic flowers and orchids. It also serves as a vantage point to view snow clad Himalayan mountain peaks including NandaDevi, Trishul, Nandaghunti and Nilkanth.
• Uppat : 6 km away hoses a very beautiful 9 hole golf course among fruit orchards. One can have a game here on payment of charges, clubs can also be hired.
• Kallika : near Uppat is know for it's Kali temple and affords excellent views.
• Bhalu dam : 3km from Chaubatia has a man made lake serving as a reservoir for a dam on Kosi river. It supplies water to the region including Ranikhet.
• Naithna Devi : 35kms., from Chaukhatia, 34kms. from Bhitiasan and 54kms. from Ranikhrt the famous temple of Durga is situated at a 4km. walk from Dola village.
• Mankameshwar : This temple is attached to the Nar Singh Maidan ( Ground), constructed by the Kumaon regiment. Opposite the temple is a Gurudwara and a Shawl factory.
• Binsar Mahadev : 19kms., from Ranikhet, on the way to Ramnagar and 2kms from Sonidant, amidst dense Pine and Deodar forests. The shiva Temples of Binsar Mahadev are a unique place for meditation and picnics.
• Hairakhan Temple ( Chilianaula) : 4kms., from Ranikhet is famous for the temple of Baba Haira Khan. It commands a panoramic view of the Himalayas.
• Tarikhet : 8kms. from Ranikhet is a well known for its Gandhi Kuti, and the temple of Golu Devta is venerated in the Kumaon region.
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