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Location
The hill station and the cantonment town of Ranikhet is situated in the Almora district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1,869 m above the sea level. Ranikhet means the “Queen of Meadows” is a home for Military hospital, Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment. Tour to Ranikhet is a delightful experience for the visitors. The scented mountain breeze, fresh and pure air, singing birds and the panoramic views of Himalayan ranges make the Ranikhet tour a mesmerizing experience for the visitors. Ranikhet becomes very cold during the winters and remains moderate during the summers. The best time to enjoy holiday packages at Ranikhet is during the months of March to October. Ranikhet Tours provide its guests an opportunity to enjoy major tourist attractions of the place that includes
Sight seeing in Ranikhet
Jhula Devi Temple: It is one of the most ancient temples of Uttarakhand built in 8th century AD. It is situated at a distance of 7 km from Ranikhet. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Durga. According to the legend it is believed that if you tie holy bells to the walls of the temple while wishing for something then the wish will be granted.
Rani Jheel: It is a huge artificial lake developed between two natural ridges of Ranikhet. It was built by the Cantonment board for rain water harvesting.
Hairakhan Dham: Situated at a distance of 5 km from the main township of Ranikhet, Hairakhan Dham is the ashram of Hairakhan Baba, a saint who lived in Hairakhan between 1970 and 1984. The ashram is a spiritual place where people from all religion are embraced equally.
Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum and Memorial: Kumaon Regimental Museum and Memorial is a must visit place in Ranikhet. The Memorial was built in 1974 as a symbol of bravery and sacrifice by the soldiers of army.
Nanda Devi Mela: Nanda Devi Mela, held at Nanda Devi Temple, is of great cultural importance to the locals. The fair is held in the month of September, to honor the Goddesses - Nanda Devi and Sunanda Devi. The fair was started in the 16th century, under the reign of Raja Kalyan Chand.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport from Ranikhet is at Pant Nagar.
By Rail: The nearest railhead from Ranikhet is at Kathgodam at a distance of 84 km.
By Road:
Ranikhet is well connected by surface transport with Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Ramnagar, Moradabad and Delhi.
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