Ranikhet Tourism

About Ranikhet

Adorned with endless vistas of Mother Nature, Ranikhet is a charming and picturesque hill town in the Almora district in Uttaranchal. Blessed with lush green forests, majestic Himalayan ranges, undulating hilly terrain, breathtaking landscapes, tall conifer trees, salubrious climate and tranquil atmosphere; Ranikhet is an idyllic hill destination and a fascinating holiday retreat for the nature lovers. Perched at an altitude of 1829 meters above the sea level, Ranikhet is a charming cantonment town that beckons a number of visitors all across the globe due to its bewitching scenic beauty and mind-boggling landscapes.

Literally means as ‘Queen’s Meadow’, Ranikhet got this name from Rani Padmini, who was the queen of Raja Sudhardev. Once she visited this beautiful hill town and fell in love with the beauty and serenity of the place and chose it as her residence. This hill station is an all season perfect holiday destination for the tourists and the honeymooners. Nestled amidst dense forests of pine, oak and deodar trees, the city looks gorgeous with wide expand of blooming flowers, green pastures and exotic flora and fauna. Enveloped with the majestic backdrop of the snow capped Himalayas and gushing valleys, this immensely beautiful and peaceful city of Ranikhet lures the visitors to spend some unforgettable moments amidst the bounties of nature.

Apart from unmatched natural beauty and scenic attractions, Ranikhet is also famous for its ancient temples such as Jhula Devi Temple, Ram Mandir and Mankameshwar Mandir. Moreover, the cascading waterfalls, sparkling lakes and colorful gardens add to the magical essence of this captivating hill destination of Ranikhet. Either take a leisure stroll across the lovely grasslands or go trekking on the adventurous hilly terrain or enjoy boating in the calm lake waters or sit peacefully amidst the beautiful landscapes with your soul mate; Ranikhet is indeed a heavenly place to feel the blessing of Mother Nature which have showered on this land at its very best.