Ranikhet Tourism

"The Queen's Farm" Ranikhet Tourism Ranikhet meaning Queen's farm, is a hill station developed by the Britishers around ancient temples, undulating Himalayan hills and forests. Ranikhet with its cool climate and simple natural beauty can freshen up your senses to the very core. It is also popular as the Headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army and has the Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum. The museum has a splendid display of weapons, photo etc. to introduce you the grandness and significance of military and its various historical instances. Ranikhet is popular for its views of the Nanda Devi Peak, trekking ranges, mountainous climbs, golf courses, orchards and temples. Download Ranikhet PDF Guide > What's Great? Peaceful location. Very beautiful. Scenic What's not so Great? Crowded during peak season. Narrow roads leading to traffic jams. For Whom It is an ideal destination for nature lovers. It is very peaceful and calm and the weather is extremely soothing. It is very near to Delhi and can be a really nice weekend getaway. It is a perfect spot for couples and families. It is an ideal spot for photographers, artists or basically anybody who wants to escape the monotonous life.

Outdoor activities Trekking:Ranikhet has a lot of trekking spots that you can enjoy. The most popular among them is the trek from Chaubatia Orchards to Holm Farm. Other trails include Chaubatia to Bhalu Dam; Meghdoot to Jhula Devi Temple. Paragliding:Wildrift Paragliding camp is 12 km ahead of Ranikhet. The take-off point for paragliding overlooks a wide valley floor and is thus convenient for beginners also. You can either opt for a simple thrill of tandem flight or actually learn to fly solo. Golfing:Ranikhet is famous for having the best golf courses in the country and is 5 km from the town of Ranikhet. You can access it by paying nominal fees and practice your golf swing and putt Fishing:You can do fishing in the Bhalu dam with permission from the Forest department. Mythology According to traditional belief, Ranikhet was named upon Queen Rani Padmini who was mesmerised by the beauty of this valley and fell in love with the enchanting land. Raja Sukherdev was obliged to fall into her wishes and built her a palace which later became their residence. It is believed that the origin of the present day name was given to this tale. There are no traces of the palace in present-day records and is believed to be destroyed as Britishers established their cantonment and developed the place as a hill station. This folktale is considered a myth for lack of textual references for supporting the existence of Rani Padmini in both Hindu and Rajputana relics. Flora and Fauna Nestled among the green population of tall conifers, the place is a home to various species of wildlife. The salubrious atmosphere is a home for orchids, apples, peaches and various other alpine fruits and flowers. The high altitude supports various indigenous and exotic varieties that counts approximately 4000 species of plants categorized into tropical, Himalayan subtropical, subalpine and alpine vegetation. There are also several varieties of medicinal herbs found in this area. Some commonly found trees in this region are deodar, pine, and oak with stretches of deciduous forests and subalpine pastures. The geographical and climatic structure also makes it a natural abode for animals such as goral, leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, blue ship and thar. The vast forest land also hosts an exotic variety of birds like like Grey Quail, Kala Titar, Whistling Thrush, Chakor, Cheer Pheasant, Monal Pheasant and Koklas Pheasant.

Itinerary Ranikhet can be explored in 1 or 2 days, but it will be better if you spend at least 2 days there. Day 1-On the first day, you can start early and visit the Wildrift Paragliding camp which is 12 km from the city. You can enjoy lunch at the camp and visit the Upat golf course on the way back. The weather is very pleasant and you can travel all day long without feeling tired. At night you can shop at the local market for wooden items, paintings and jewellery. Day 2-You can start your second day by visiting the Chaubatia Gardens. From here you can trek till the Bhalu Dam and try your hand at fishing. You can have lunch at the Rani Jheel or Ashiyana Park which are coveted picnic spots. After lunch, you can visit the Jhula Devi Temple, and enjoy the sunset at Majkhali overlooking the Himalayan peaks. Ranikhet is extremely picturesque and is a treat to the eyes.

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Ranikhet Ranikhet is a beautiful and pleasant place throughout the year and can be visited anytime. The winters can treat you with snowfall while monsoon with fresher and stunning views. The monsoons leave the area as a host to many cultural and sports activities. Weather in Ranikhet Loading... Ranikhet in Summer (March - June) It is the best time to visit Ranikhet. It has a maximum temperature of around 27 degrees Celcius and a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celcius. This is an ideal time to visit the town of Ranikhet, given the pleasant weather that the town experiences during this time when compared to the rest of the subcontinent. However, it is also the peak season and can be a little crowded Ranikhet in Monsoon (July - August) Ranikhet can be visited in the early months of July, but it receives heavy rainfall during the months of July and August and it is advisable not to travel during these months as your plans might get hindered due to the rain. Ranikhet in Winter (September - February) Winters in Ranikhet are cold, with a maximum temperature of around 15 degrees Celcius and a minimum temperature of around -3 degrees Celcius. The weather during the early winter months of September, October and November is pleasant and this is also a good time to visit Ranikhet. It is also an ideal time to visit if you want to avoid the crowd and also if you want to experience snowfall. Monthly Weather in Ranikhet Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 7 16 February 10 21 March 13 24 April 19 29 May 21 31 June 22 31 July 22 29 August 23 29 September 22 28 October 18 26 November 12 22 December 9 19