Ranikhet meaning Queen's farm, is a hill station developed by the Britishers around ancient temples, undulating Himalayan hills and forests.
Ranikhet, contained in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, is as beautiful as the mythological history associated with it. As the name “Queen of the Land” suggests, itis believed that queen Padmini of Kumaon had a true fondness for the place.
No trace of the palace can be found today, but the place remained the same: captivating, abounding with flowers, trees and green meadows in the midst of heavenly Himalayan surroundings.The first thing you would notice about the Himalayan town is the Jhula Devi temple, dedicated to the goddess Durga, which is entirely covered with bells. Lost into oblivion for long, the picturesque hill station was rediscovered by the British. They bought the land from the native villagers and build it into a summer resort apart from establishing an army recruitment centre.
Ranikhet still remains the head quarters of the gallant Kumaon Regiment. Situated at a height of 1,829 meters, with an area of 21.76 sq. km Ranikhet has too much to present to the visitors – a healthy climate, tall coniferous trees, vast green meadows, tranquil surroundings, perfect peace and warm, open-hearted people. Every season has its own irresistible charm. This is what makes Ranikhet an all-season destination. Ranikhet also boasts of one of the best hill golf greens (9 holes) in the country.
Being a popular tourist attraction, there are many places of interest and sightseeing at Ranikhet
Ranikhet, contained in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, is as beautiful as the mythological history associated with it. As the name “Queen of the Land” suggests, itis believed that queen Padmini of Kumaon had a true fondness for the place.
No trace of the palace can be found today, but the place remained the same: captivating, abounding with flowers, trees and green meadows in the midst of heavenly Himalayan surroundings.The first thing you would notice about the Himalayan town is the Jhula Devi temple, dedicated to the goddess Durga, which is entirely covered with bells. Lost into oblivion for long, the picturesque hill station was rediscovered by the British. They bought the land from the native villagers and build it into a summer resort apart from establishing an army recruitment centre.
Ranikhet still remains the head quarters of the gallant Kumaon Regiment. Situated at a height of 1,829 meters, with an area of 21.76 sq. km Ranikhet has too much to present to the visitors – a healthy climate, tall coniferous trees, vast green meadows, tranquil surroundings, perfect peace and warm, open-hearted people. Every season has its own irresistible charm. This is what makes Ranikhet an all-season destination. Ranikhet also boasts of one of the best hill golf greens (9 holes) in the country.
Being a popular tourist attraction, there are many places of interest and sightseeing at Ranikhet
- Ashiyana Park and Rani Jheel are beautiful picnic spots
- Mankameshwar
- Haidakhan Temple
- Jhoola Devi
- Ram Mandir are revered shrines near Ranikhet.
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