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Ranikhet Travel Guide | Tourist Attractions & Places to Stay in Ranikhet

Along the periphery of the city or just little away from that there are many places which tourists can afford to visit, apart from the major attractions of the city.

Almora is a very renowned for its health resorts and provides scintillating scenes of hill valleys to the tourists. This place can be reached after covering 50 km distance from Ranikhet. 

The ancient sculptures of Dwarahat take man into the history of Katyuri Rajas who were the founders of these magnificent creations.

Dwarahat lies at a distance of 38 km from the Ranikhet. Besides that Sitalakhet an important archeological place is just 35 km far from here.

Tourist Attractions in Ranikhet:

Upat and Kalika
Upat and Kalika is a delight to visit for Golfers. Having one of the best nine hole golf course links in the country, Upat is a famous tourist attraction in Ranikhet. Located in the vicinity of Upat is the temple of Goddess Kali, which is worth paying a visit during a tour to Tourist Attractions & Excursions in Ranikhet.

Majkhali
Majkhali is another Tourist Attraction in Ranikhet. Located just 13 kms from Ranikhet, Majkhali is set at a height of 26,500 feet. It is famous for enchanting views of the Himalayas.

Chaukhutia
Situated at a distance of 54 kms from Ranikhet, Chaukhutia is a hub of ancient forts and ruins of Katyuri dynasty. Visit the famous Kali and Vaishno Temple at Chaukhutia. The place is called Chaukhutia meaning four legs, as there are four ways leading out from it.

Binsar Mahadev
Located just 19 kms from Ranikhet is the religious attraction called Binsar Mahadev. Surrounded by thick deodar forests, Binsar Mahadev is set at an altitude of 2480 meters. In the temple, you will see idol of Maheshmardini, Ganesh and Har Gauri. Eevery year an important fair is held here on the occasion of Baikunth Chaturdashi.

Chaubatia
Counted as one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Ranikhet, Chaubatia is a home to many fruit orchards, gardens and the Government fruit Research Center. Chaubatia is famous for its enchanting views of Himalayas, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi and Nilkanth peaks.

Jhoola Devi Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Durga, Jhoola Devi Temple is just 7 kms from Ranikhet. This temple is famous for a cluster of bells that can be heard even from far off in Ranikhet. It lies in the vicinity of a temple dedicated to Lord Rama.

Excursions from Ranikhet:

Nainital
Located just 60 kms from Ranikhet, Nainital is a famous hill station in North India. Hanuman Garhi, Naini Lake, Bhimatal and Sattal are some of the places worth visiting during an excursion to Nainital.

Manila
It is located at a distance of 87 kms from Ranikhet. The name ‘Manila’ means enchanting and the place sticks to its meaning. Manila is known to be the house of Manila Devi. Watch out thick forests and hills during an excursion in Manila.

Shitalakhet
Located at a distance of 35 kms from Ranikhet, Shitalakhet is a place that won’t fail to enchant you. Watch out breathtaking views of Himalayas and lush green orchards and hers here at Shitalakhet.

Doonagiri
One of the most famous excursions in Ranikhet is to Doonagiri, at a distance of about 45 kms from Ranikhet. According to legends, when Lord Hanuman was carrying Sanjivini Herb, a piece fell here in Doonagiri. Doonagiri is famous for its festivals in the months of Ashwin and Chait in Hindi Calendar.

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