Ranikhet Sightseeing



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Ranikhet is a picturesque location surrounded by hills in northern India. It is a cantonment town situated in the Almora district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. History has it that the name means queen’s meadow in English, originated from a local legend who fell in love with an ancient local queen named Queen Padmini. Although there is no palace, the fact that the queen chose to live here resounds in the history of the place. Before you visit, you will be better of to know about Ranikhet.

It was the place of interest for British who frequented this place to escape from the sweltering heat of the Indian subcontinent during their rule. More is known regarding Ranikhet, it is 1869 meter above the sea level and the entire cantonment town is divided into two ridges, namely Ranikhet ridge and Chaubattia ridge. The ridge is 5983 ft above the sea level and the Chaubattia ridge is about 6942 ft above the sea level. There are many local myths that make up the history of the hill town.

Around Ranikhet

Ranikhet excursions consist of some of the finest places near the city. Excursions around Ranikhet, Uttarakhand are a must see for those visiting the city. Some of the famous places to visit around Ranikhet are the following:

Kausani : Kausani is a beautiful place that is known for its scenic beauty and the wonderful vistas that it provides to a traveler. It is also known as the Switzerland of India. It is located at a stone's throw away from Ranikhet and is known for the panoramic view that it has to provide to the visitors.

Sitlakhet : Sitlakhet is yet another place located close to Ranikhet which provides a beautiful view of the Himalayan ranges that surrounds it. Located about 35 kms. from Ranikhet, it is an ideal retreat for anyone looking to visit any nearby place near Ranikhet. Sitlakhet is surrounded by lush green orchards, herbal and medicinal plants.

Dwarahat : Dwarahat is a holy place located about 7 kms. from Ranikhet. It is located amidst a beautiful valley. The Ramganga River that flows through Dwarahat is famous for its cluster of 55 temples of the Katyuni period. This place was one of the places where Katyuni Kings ruled in the ancient period.

Binsar Mahadev : The Binsar Mahadev temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located about 15 kms. from Ranikhet town and has a beautiful stream flowing very close to it. Apart from the Shiva temple, Binsar Mahadev also has a lovely cedar forest surrounding it.

Naukuchiatal : Naukuchia Tal is a beautiful lake that is located in the Nainital town. For anyone who is interested in bird watching, Naukuchia Tal is an absolute heaven. During the winter season, many migratory birds can be spotted in the lake.

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