INTRODUCTION TO RANIKHET UTTARANCHAL

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.

LOCATION OF RANIKHET UTTARANCHAL

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. The weather in Ranikhet is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and winters are cold (November-February). It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September and experiences snowfall in winters.

BEST TIME TO VISIT RANIKHET UTTARANCHAL

Ranikhet can be visited throughout the year. However, it experiences snowfall in winters.

HISTORY OF RANIKHET UTTARANCHAL

According to popular belief, Ranikhet Uttaranchal got its name when Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sukherdev, the local ruler, saw this place and was struck by its beauty. She was so captivated by the place that she decided to stay there, and the place came to be known as Ranikhet (literally, queen's field). The region around Ranikhet was ruled by local Kumaoni rulers and later came under British rule. The British developed Ranikhet as a hill station for their troops and established a cantonment in 1869. Ranikhet is still a cantonment town and is the Kumaon Regimental Center.

HOW TO REACH RANIKHET UTTARANCHAL

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 RAIL - 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.

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