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Ranikhet is a hill station in Uttarakhand, India.

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By plane

Nearest airport is Pant Nagar. l99 km

By train

Nearest railhead is Kathgodam, 85 km and Ramnagar 96 km

By road

Well connected by road with all major towns of Kumaon hills and nearby districts.

Almora - 44 km

Nainital - 61 km

Kathgodam - 56 km Taxis are available from Kathgodam railway station. They charge around 1200 Rupees. Government Busses of Himachal Road transport are availble from Bus stand, 3 kms down the Railway station. The bus journey takes around 4 hours. Pithoragarh - 161 km

Get around

See

Chaubatia Garden: Laden with fruit orchards especially apples are the perfect natural interlude. 10 km from Ranikhet town famous for fruit belt and the Fruit Research Centre.

Bhaludam: 3 km from the Chaubatia Garden, this small artificial label attract a number of tourist round the year.

Upat Kalika: 6 km from the town on the main road to Almora. The place has one of the best mountain golf links (Oholes) in the country surrounded by dense Oak forest.

Dwarahat: 38 km from Ranikhet, once been the principal seat of the Katyuri Rajas. Dwarahat is full of ancient sculptures.

Sitalakhet: 55 km. Tarikhet 8 km. Khairna 22 km.

Do

1. Go to the golf course. Take your photo. The people around there will tell many Bolywood movies(including the famous Raja Hindustani) have been shooted there.

2. Go to the Jhula devi Temple. Drink fresh malta juice there

3. Have a walk around the small town in the evening.

4. See the Ganga Maya lake.

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Sleep

Chevron Rosement is 100 year old British summer house & best place to stay.

Dunagiri Retreat (www.dunagiri.com) is located 53km from Ranikhet, and a short distance from the village of Dwarahat. Nestled in the hills at 7400’ Dunagiri Retreat overlooks dramatic deep rural valleys and the Himalayas' cloud covered peaks. Accommodations at Dunagiri Retreat are comprised of two lovingly restored guesthouses located within expansive gardens. Dunagiri is intended for nature lovers who not only value peace, calmness and appreciate the natural grandeur of their surroundings, but who also hold great respect for the environment and local culture. Dunagiri offers reasonable rates, stylish accommodations, delicious local cuisine and the utmost in hospitality.

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