Ranikhet is a popular hill station in Almora district and it sits at an elevation of 1,869 metres. This must visit destination is located 96 km from Corbett and apart from the beauty of the national park you can also tour around Ranikhet. Ranikhet is as beautiful as the Corbett and it is a place that must be visited while on your wildlife tour. It is an ideal holidaying place that every city escaper needs. Ranikhet which means 'Meadows of the Queen' leaves no stone unturned when it comes to tourists spots. As it sits near the Himalayan foothills, this popular destination offers tourists a view of the majestic landscape, beautiful pine trees, lush green forest and varied flora and fauna. This heavenly hill station is a definite place to visit during Uttarakhand tourism.
Getting There
Ranikhet is accessible via national highway 734 and 309 from Jim Corbett National Park crossing Ramnagar. From here, you can get taxi and bus services.
Things to do & see in and around
Ranikhet is a beautiful hill station and it is blessed with various attractions like Jhula Devi Temple, Chaubatia Orchard, Nanda Devi Mela, Upat and Kalika, Mankameshwar Temple and Haidakhan Babaji Temple.
Best Time to VIsit
September to November and April to June are considered best time to visitRanikhet.