To view nature and its elements in full harmony, the right place to be a Ranikhet. According to popular belief, this spot had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sudhardev. She chose this scenic place to be her abode and since then, it has come to be known as Ranikhet, literally "Queen's field".

At an altitude of 1829 mts. above sea level, this hill resort is undoubtedly a tourists' paradise. The scented mountain breeze, fresh and pure, the singing of birds, the panoramic view of the Himalayas-the sights, sounds and smells leave the onlooker spellbound.

During the rains, flowers sprout up everywhere in rainbow colours, branches of trees stoop with ripened fronts and sunlight peeping through the mist and clouds endow an enchanting effect all across Ranikhet.

As winter comes, the softly falling snowflakes cover the environs in sheets of pure whiteness. The charm of every season is irresistible in its own right. And this is what makes Ranikhet an all-season destination.

Being a cantonment (the place was selected as a hill station for British troops and accordingly the cantonment was established in 1869), the Kumaon Regimental Centre, Museum and Memorial are the jewels of Ranikhet.

Season: 
Round the year.

Pilgrimage:

Jhoola Devi Ram Mandir:
7kms. from Ranikhet on the way to Chaubatia, known for its temples devoted to the Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.

Naithna Devi
35kms., from Chaukhatia, 34kms. from Bhitiasan and 54kms. from Ranikhrt the famous temple of Durga is situated at a 4km. walk from Dola village.

Mankameshwar
This temple is attached to the Nar Singh Maidan ( Ground), constructed by the Kumaon regiment. Opposite the temple is a Gurudwara and a Shawl factory.

Binsar Mahadev
19kms., from Ranikhet, on the way to Ramnagar and 2kms from Sonidant, amidst dense Pine and Deodar forests. The shiva Temples of Binsar Mahadev are a unique place for meditation and picnics.
Hairakhan Temple ( Chilianaula)
4kms., from Ranikhet is famous for the temple of Baba Haira Khan. It commands a panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Tarikhet
8kms. from Ranikhet is a well known for its Gandhi Kuti, and the temple of Golu Devta is venerated in the Kumaon region.

EXCURSIONS

Chaubatia Garden
Laden with fruit orchards especially apples are the perfect natural interlude. 10 kms from Ranikhet town famous for fruit belt and the Fruit Research Centre.

Bhaludam
3 kms from the Chaubatia Garden. this small artificial label attract a number of tourist round the year.

Upat Kalika
6 kms from the town on the main road to Almora. The place has one of the best mountain golf links (Oholes) in the country surrounded by dense Oak forest.

Majkhali :
13kms. from, Ranikhet, on the way to Almora, Majkhali offers a close view of the snowy heights.

Chaukhutia :
Chaukhutia is famous for its natural beauty and fishing centre. It is about 54kms enroute to Badrinath.

Manila :
Manila ( meaning enchanting ) is 87kms. from Ranikhet & 75kms. from Ramnagar. Manila is the seat of Manila Devi - the family Goddess of the Katyuri clan. The forest and the Himalayan view from this hill is enchanting.

Jaurasi :
6000ft., above sea level, 16kms. from Chaukhutia, Jaurasi is famous for its panoramic view.

Khairna :
22kms. from Ranikhet on the Nanital route, it is famous for fishing.

Dwarahat
38 kms from Ranikhet had once been the principal seat of the Katyuri Rajas. Dwarahat is full of ancient sculptures.

Sitalakhet
55 kms. Tarikhet 8 kms. Khairna 22 kms.

Fairs and Festivals

Dwarahat :38 kms. from Ranikhet, the once principal seat of the Katyuri Rajas is Dwarahat. A part from temples it is full of ancient sculptures. It is also known for its Syaldeh Bikhoti fair ( 13th to 15th April every year).

Bhikiasain :
55kms., from Ranikhet is famous for its Maha Savitri fair.

ACCESSIBILITY

Air: Nearest airport is Pant Nagar. l99 kms

Rail: Nearest railhead is Kathgodam, 85 kms and Ramnagar 96 kms.

Road: Well connected by road with all major towns of Kumaon hills and nearby districts. Almora - 44 kms.
Nainital (61 kms).
Kathgodam-56 kms,
Pithoragarh -161 kms.