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Ranikhet Uttaranchal
Ranikhet General Information
Introduction :: RanikhetRanikhet, as hill station, is idyllic in its charm, and draws holiday makers almost all the year round with its salubrious climate and balmy breeze. Against the backdrop of snowcapped Himalayan peaks, Ranikhet means "Queen's Field".
An unusual name, a quaint legend and the sheer beauty of it's enviornment make this Kumaon hill station a wonderful holiday resort.
Area ::
21.76 sq km.
Altitude ::
1829 metres.
Climate ::
Summer :- Max 32.2ºC, Min 8.4ºC.
Winter :- Max 7.2ºC, Min 3.3ºC.
Rainfall ::
127 cm.
Season ::
March to June and September to November.
Clothing ::
Summer :- Cottons and Light Woollens.
Winter :- Heavy Woollens.
STD Code ::
05966
Ranikhet Sightseeing
Chaubattia :: Chaubattiam(20) Kms is a garden spot commanding a fascinating view of the Himalayas. The chief attractions of the place is the Government Apple Garden and the Fruit Research Center attached to it.
Baludham ::This small artificial lake is little less than 3 kms from Chaubattia (Briddle Road).
Upat Kalika :: Upat Kalika (4 Kms) has one of the best mountain golf courses (9 Holes) in the country.
Hairakhan Ashram :: Hairakhan Ashram (12 Kms) is the famous temple of Baba Hairkhan. It commands a panoramic view of the extensive Himalayas. The ambience is definitely religious.
Jhula Devi and Ram Mandir :: Jhula Devi and Ram Mandir(17 Kms) on way to Chaubattia garden, is famous for the temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Ram.
Doonagiri :: Doonagiri, Ranikhet(46 Kms) is a place of religious importance. It is of its temple of Goddess Durga and for a good view of the Ramganga and Someshwar valleys from here.
Shitalkhet :: Shitalkhet (30 kms) is ideal for a peaceful picnic.
Khairna :: Khairna (22 kms) is famous for fishing in the Kosi river.
Binsar Mahadev :: (26 Kms) located in a sleepy hollow in dense pine and deodar forest with an old temple of Lord Shiva is a unique place for meditation and picnic.
Ranikhet Excursions
Dwarahat :: Dwarahat, Ranikhet Excursion37 kms from Ranikhet, Dwaarhat is a prominent tourist attraction of Kumaon. Once the power centre of Katyuri rulers. in the 16th century, Dwarhat became a part of Chand dynasty. Apart from temples, Dwarhat is full of ancient sculputres. Kumaon's famous Syalde-Bikhoti Mela is held in Dwarahat from 13th to 15th April anually.
Almora :: Almora (36 Kms) is one of the Hill Station & Distric township.
Binsar :: Binsar (65 Kms) offers the ultimate view of the Himalayas - a 300 kms wide panorama.
Jogeshwar :: Jogeshwar (78 kms) famous for penance of Shiva after the sacrifice of sati and earned the wrath of the Sapta Rishi.
Kausani :: Kausani (62 kms) is another picturesquehill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 kms wide view of Himalayas.
Mukteshwar :: Mukteshwar (90 kms) set on top of a high ridge, labounds in fruit orchards and dense coniferous forests.
Ramgarh :: Ramgarh (80 kms) fast developing into an independent tourist center.
Nainital :: Nainital (66 kms) well known hill station with Naini Lake.
Naukuchiyatal :: Naukuchiyatal (70 kms) Nine - cornered lake situated in an enchanting valley, this is a popular haunt of anglers and naturalists.
Sattal :: Sattal (62 kms) one of the most picturesque resorts in Kumaon, it has seven interconnected lakes.
Corbett :: Corbett (90 kms) one of the famous wildlife sanctuary.
Ranikhet Helpline
Banks & Money Changers ::
State Bank of India, Gandhi Chowk, Sadar Bazaar.
Nainital Bank.
Punjab National Bank.
Post & Telegraph Offices ::
Main Post & Telegraph office, The Mall.
Branch Post & Telegraph office, Sadar Bazar.
Hospitals / Nursing Homes
Military Hospital, Civil Hospital,
Sitapur Eye Hospital.
Ranikhet Entertainment
Cinema Halls
Globe Theatre, Ratan Palace, Lecture Hall.
Clubs ::
Ranikhet Club, Rotary Club,
Ranikhet Mountaineering Club.
Sports Activities
Golf, Moutaineering.
Ranikhet Travel Information
Air :: The nearest airport is Pantnagar 119 km away.
Rail :: The nearnest railway station Kathgodam 80 km. is directly connected by rail to Lucknow, Bareilly, and Agra.
Road :: Raniket is connected by road to many places.
Some important cities distance from Ranikhet
Nainital
54 kms.
Almora
49 kms.
Bareilly
181kms.
Delhi
340kms.
Fairs & Festivals
At Ranikhet Nanda Devi Mahotsav started in 1890. Prior to the construction of the temple Nanda Devi function used to be held in the house of a person who has space in the ground floor of his house in Zaroor Bazar (Shiv Mandir Marg). This continued till 1997. In the beginning a goat and bull used to be slaughtered. In 1997 Ravindra Lal Sah s/o Late Shanker Lal Sah, of Zaroori Bazar saw Nanda and Sunanda in his dreams. The Maa asked him to construct a temple in the present site. A small temple of the Maa was constructed. In 2002 the temple was renovated and a large temple was constructed in it’s place.Previously Banana trees were brought from village Airoli and Khaniya. Now that the banana trees are available in Ranikhet itself, the trees are cut from the city and are taken round the city with Band, Nagare Nishaan etc. The present executive consists of Kishan Lal Sah (Kanha Seth) as President and the Secretary of the executive is Harish Lal Sah who participates actively in the entire Mahotsava. It is pertinent to mention here that Sah community considers Nanda Devi as their worshipping deity, hence they participate in the celebrations in a big way and with the cooperation of the members of other communities they celebrate the festival with great fanfare. (D.N.Barola)
Nanda Devi Mela ::Dedicated to goddess Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi Temple is an important pilgrimage center in Uttaranchal. The temple is famous for its colorful Nanda Devi Festival celebrated every year in the month of September in honor of the goddess. The word Nanda means 'prosperity' and 'well being' and the Nanda Devi Festival represents both material and spiritual prosperity. The fair is held in Ranikhet, Nauti, Almora, Nauti, Dandidhara and Munsyari.
Upat :: It is one of the finest places in India to try your hand at the royal game, Golf. Tourists from far and wide come here to play Golf. Upat also offers picturesque views of the snow-capped peaks.
Kalika :: It is famous for a temple built in honor of goddess Kali. There is also a forest nursery here.
Chaubatia :: Located 10 km from Ranikhet, Chaubatia is known for its four fruit gardens and a Government Fruit Research Center.
Bhalu :: Located around 13 km from Ranikhet, Bhalu is a fabulous spot for fishing.
