Ranikhet, is one of the most visited hill-stations situated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand which is located at an elevation of 1,829m above sea level. Ranikhet is an alluring hill-station which is also known as “Queen’s Land” as it is the place where once the local ruler found alluring vistas and declared this place for her daughter. The place is visited every year by thousands of tourists due to its serene beauty and fascinating viewpoints with the backdrop of snow-capped peaks of Kumaon Hills of the great Himalayan Ranges. This hill-station was established by Britishers as their resting place during hot summers and turned this place into their summer retreat in 1869.
Ranikhet, is truly a paradise for nature lovers as the place is well-decorated with sky-kissing pine trees, lush green forests, attractive wildlife, enchanting plant life and ancient temples which makes this place worth-visiting. You may sit at any corner of the town and feel the cool breeze coming from high-peaks and sounds of bells coming from temples which gives a different vibe to heal our inner souls.
Ranikhet Tour Packages, will let you explore this beautiful hill-station closely so that you can witness the rich colonial buildings, mesmerizing flower valleys and lush green meadows which adds more charm to the scenic vistas and natural beauty of this captivating hill-station. Along with these beautiful vistas, the hill-station offers various activities to its visitors filled with adrenaline rush like golfing, fishing, trekking, hiking and paragliding. Along with this, you will fall in love with the mouth-watering cuisines like North Indian, Chinese, Tibetan and regional cuisines which will make you fall in love with this hill-station.
Custom Tours India, offers you to add this beautiful hill-station during your upcoming tour of India where you can feel the wonderful breeze and scenic vistas of great Himalayan ranges. Below mentioned places are the top sightseeing places of this hill-station.
Chaubatia Orchards is the must visit place of Ranikhet which will let you explore the finest apples, plums, peaches and apricot farms which are grown at the foothills of Himalayan ranges. The complete meadow provides panoramic views of the great Nanda Devi, Nandaghunti and Trishul.
Ranikhet houses the 2nd largest golf course in India which offers a perfect 9-hole course with the backdrop of sky-kissing pine trees, blue sky and snow-capped Himalayan ranges. The place can be used by members and out-siders.
Bhalu Dam is an artificial lake which is surrounded by lush green forests and snow-capped mountains. It is one of the best picnic spots which attracts locals and tourists. In order to reach the dam, you will need to trek for 3 kms which is a paradise for bird lovers.
Jhula Devi Temple is one of the oldest temples in Ranikhet which was constructed in the early 8th century. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is well-known for its unique designs of bells. There is another ancient temple located nearby which is dedicated to Lord Rama, incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Ranikhet offers several viewpoints to its visitors which provides breath-taking views of the surrounding snow-capped hills and lush green meadows. The most famous view point is Majkhali which offers some of the exciting and alluring vistas of this hill-station.