Cool away in the hill resort of Ranikhet. The sylvan surroundings of Ranikhet have attracted innumerable people. Together with the vistas of the Himalayas, ancient temples, picturesque picnic spots, splendid strolls and the exciting treks Ranikhet is a popular tourist destination in India. The hill resort of Ranikhet stands at 1824 m above sea level. Ranikhet is located in the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal. In the Kumaon Hills the hill resort of Ranikhet is 59 km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora.

At a height of 1,829 metres, the ridge tops of Ranikhet are good vantage points for panoramic vistas of Himalayan peaks including the Nanda Devi group. From the luxuriant fruit orchards of Chaubatia, 10 km beyond the Mall, you can get a sweeping view of the Himalayas, especially the peaks of Nanda Devi, Trisul, Nanda Ghunti and Neelkanth. Ranikhet is the starting point for a number of exciting treks into the Himalayas. The fabled Jhula Devi temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti and an ancient shrine dedicated to Rama lie on the outskirts of town. Bhaludam has an artificial lake that is a picturesque picnic spot. Other places you should see are the lush orchards and herbarium of Kherna, the complex of 55 ancient hill temples of Dwarahat, and the shrine of Durga at Dunagiri.

And lastly, some good news for golf lovers - Ranikhet has a splendidly maintained 9-hole golf course with a magnificent view of the mountain slopes. So put on your golfing shoes or your walking boots and make tracks to Ranikhet for a happy, fun-filled holiday.

Climate
All through the year, The summers are mild and last from April to June. The winters are cold and carry on from November to February. The months of December and January sees snow fall in the hill resort. Though through July and August Ranikhet experiences heavy rainfalls, under the influence of southwestern monsoons. Rains have been known to cause landslides and should therefore be avoided.

How to reach

• Air
  The nearest airport happens to be at Pant Nagar (Nainital), at a distance of 1119 km.
• Rail
  The nearest railhead for Ranikhet is Kathgodam, at a distance of 84 km.
• Road
  The excellent road network connects Ranikhet with other important cities. The main bus station is located near the main tourist office adjacent to the Sadar Bazaar area. The bus service from Ranikhet to Nainital, Almora, Kathgodam, and Kausani is frequent.