Few popular
names of Indian tourist destinations are frequently used in Hollywood and
Bollywood movies which mean these spots are really amazing and their natural
beauty attracts everybody. Here we will explain the holiday spots of Ranikhet
that is well-known place of India located in Uttaranchal State. The altitude of
Ranikhet is around 1829 meters from sea level. Pleasant moderate climate in
summer allow voyagers to attain the place anytime. People love calm and
impressive place must attain to Ranikhet as the spot becomes cool in winter.
Town is decked with miraculous nature fortunate beauty. British company
developed the town during their ruling period in India and made the place
private and quiet hill station for British company. Things to watch in Ranikhet
are lusting dense forests, antique and oldest temples, pleasing regions of Himalaya and breathtaking rolling mountains.
Ranikhet word
is the mixture of two Hindi words such as Rani (Queen) and Khet (meadow).
According to sources a gorgeous queen of India visited this place and got
attracted so local people named the location are Ranikhet. Kumaon regiment of
army is placed in Ranikhet.
Sports
lovers can do trekking and view the snow covered hills of Himalaya from the
top. Nanda Devi Peak is admired point for voyagers.
Golf course
of Ranikhet is used for several golf tournaments by various associations. Big Jhoola
Devi shrine and Chaubattia are few more known tourist destinations.
Attraction
of Ranikhet:
Bhalu Dam: the
big dam located close to Ranikhet is first voyager spot. Dam is made on
artificial lake created during the British rulers. Natural sceneries at Bhalu
Dam are mind-boggling.
Chaubatia Copses:
Apple farms of Ranikhet are famous for production of delicious and taste apples
exported to the world market. Peaches, apricots and plums are also exported to
the world market from Ranikhet. Travelers can easily view the farms and
orchards at Chaubatia located near Ranikhet main area.
Jhula Devi
Temple: mostly populace of town is Hindu and the shrines created by local
public are amazingly designed on hills. Among all Jhula Devi Temple is listed
on top. The shrine is also recognized as Jhoola devi temple which is the ancient
shrine of 8th century. Goddess Durga idol is established in the
temple.
Mankameshwar
Temple: next mark is Mankameshwar holy place founded by the Kumaon regiment of Indian
Army situated at Pithoragarh.
Trekking: hills
of Uttaranchal are all time favorite for trekking and many sports events. Expert
and professional trekkers from the world are attaining to Ranikhet at regular
intervals.
Golf Course:
for entertainment golf courses are available with 9-hole in Ranikhet. Area wise
Ranikhet golf course is 2nd largest course of India.
Dwarahat: this
town is archeological important tourist place of Ranikhet. Dwarahat is actually
a town located close to Ranikhet so travelers have to look for the transport
medium to reach the town. However, Shakti temple located at Doonagiri town and
Naithna Devi shrine at same place are two other tourist destinations close to
Ranikhet.
Kalika: Kalika
town is our next aim for voyagers. Located close to Ranikhet main area is
popular for another golf course, though the Kalika temple is popular spot as
well.
Few other attractions
in Ranikhet are Majhkhali, Sitalkhet, and Upat are available for voyagers.
Attaining to
Ranikhet:
Travelers
have to cover distance of 336 kms from Delhi to Ranikhet, 1031 kms from Indore,
1180 kms from Nagpur, 1659 kms from Pune, and 2243 kms from Bangalore.
By Train: KGM
station (Kathgodam Railway station) is only 80 kms away from town. Trains are available
from Delhi, Dehradun, Howrah, Jammu, Kanpur and some more big cities of India.
By Air: closest
air hub is Pant Nagar airport used for domestic airlines only. Only 119 kms
distance of Pant airport allow visitors to reach station easily. Flights from Delhi and few more spots are accessible for Pant Nagar.
By Bus: Complete
Uttaranchal state is full of amazing natural beauties so road journey could
become best experience for visitors. Ranikhet is linked with Nainital (54 kms
away), Almora (49 kms away) and Bareily (181 kms away) which are also the best
tourist destinations. State buses are accessible from several parts of nation
for Ranikhet.