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India » Ranikhet
 City Guide
 
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The journey to Ranikhet was nothing like what we had imagined. Nothing spectacular at all, just a long, winding road, terraced farms, and a valley view. Just as we had given up hope, five kms short of Ranikhet, there was a dramatic change of scenery -thick wooded forests, a drop in temperature, and the smell of pine. Things surely seemed to be looking up.
The first thing on our agenda was to find a hotel. The small, crowded market had a number of them. But I couldn t imagine spending a vacation on a crowded street, so I decided to explore further, and it paid off. Ranikhet is known for old British houses, which have recently been converted into hotels.There are good views of the Himalayas from the village.
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Rail: Nearest railheads are Kathgodam - 80 Km and Ramnagar - 96 Km. Some of the important train connections for Kathgodam are : Shatabadi Express, Howrah Express (3019/3020), Ranikhet Express (5013/5014), Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger), Nainital Express (5308/5307).
Road: Ranikhet is well connected by road to important center in the region. Some of the major road distances are : Almora - 49 Km, Delhi - 386 Km, Lucknow - 453 Km, Nainital - 59 Km, Kathgodam - 80 Km, Badrinath - 275 Km.
Air: The closest airport is Pantnagar which is 119 kms away.
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Languages Spoken: Hindi, English, Kumaoni
STD Code: 05966 |
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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: 4 Kms has one of the best mountain golf courses (9 Holes) in the country.
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.
Jhula Devi and Ram Mandir:(17 Kms) on way to Chaubattia garden, is famous for the temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Ram.
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Nainital - 59 kms
Naukuchiatal - 70 kms
Almora - 50 kms
Corbett - 90 kms
Ramgarh - 80 kms
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| Ranikhet is famous for its marino woolen shawls, tweeds fresh fruits, cane cotton shawls. |
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