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Ranikhet
A quiet Kumaon hill town of apple orchards and Himalayan views, with the Jhula Devi temple and Chaubatia's orchards close by.
Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a hill town in Almora district, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is known for its apple orchards, a golf course and views of the Himalaya, and it fits naturally between Nainital, Kausani and Almora on a Kumaon route.
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What Ranikhet is for
A restful stop on a Kumaon trip.
In and around town
- Jhula Devi Temple. Visit for the bells and the setting; follow the temple's posted rules.
- Chaubatia Gardens. The apple orchards are a short drive from town.
- The golf course. Ranikhet is often described as a golfing town; check current access locally.
- Views. Clear days open up the Himalaya; weather decides how much you see.
How long to give it
Arrive and settle
Reach Ranikhet from Kathgodam or Nainital and take an easy first afternoon.
Temple and orchards
The Jhula Devi Temple in the morning, then Chaubatia Gardens.
Kausani or Almora
Kausani and Almora are the usual next stops on a Kumaon route.
Arriving & getting around
Ranikhet is reached by road; the nearest railhead is Kathgodam.
Getting there
- The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, about 90 km from the Jhula Devi Temple, and the nearest airport is Pantnagar, about 125 km from Ranikhet, according to the Almora district administration.
- Most visitors arrive by taxi or self-drive, often as part of a Nainital–Kausani–Corbett route.
Before you go
- Roads in the Uttarakhand hills can close in the monsoon. Check the state disaster-management road status and the IMD warnings before you travel.
Planning around the hills
Weather and road conditions decide a hill trip more than the calendar does.
Roads in the Uttarakhand hills can close in the monsoon. Check the state disaster-management road status and the IMD warnings before you travel.
The Himalayan views depend on clear weather, so keep a day of slack.
How to be a good guest
Ranikhet is a town of temples and orchards.
Etiquette
- Follow the posted rules at temples, including dress code and footwear.
- Ask before photographing people, and keep to marked paths in orchards.
Insider tips
- Keep it slow. One or two nights is the right length.
- Check road status before and during a monsoon trip.
- Pair it with Kausani and Almora for a fuller Kumaon route.
Nearby
The usual Kumaon route.
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