
The
hill station, idyllic in its charm, Ranikhet with its majestic pine trees,
is 59.5 kilometres from Nainital.
According to legend, a queen, in the course of a journey came here and was
so enchanted by it's beauty that she settled down here.
It is an ideal holiday spot for nature lovers, and its main attractions,
apart from its natural beauty, are a golf course, the orchards of Chaubatia
and the Jhoola Devi Temple.
Getting There -
By Air : The nearest airport is Pantnagar 119 km away.
By Rail : The nearnest railway station Kathgodam 80 km. is directly
connected by rail to Lucknow, Bareilly, and Agra.
By Road : Raniket is connected by road to many places.
Distances -
- Nainital 54 km
- Almora 49 km
- Bareilly 181 km
- Delhi 340 km
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Place Of Interest -
Chaubattia : Chaubattia(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.