Hill Stations in Ranikhet
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At an elevation of 1830 m, Ranikhet lies along a ridge in the district of Almora in Kumaon division of Uttaranchal. Once a queen, in her course of journey, halted at this place. She was so enthralled by the beauty of this region that she decided to stay over here. Since then the place is called Ranikhet meaning 'Field of the Queen'. The British developed Ranikhet as the military cantonment and now features the Kumaon Regiment.
Chaubatia, originally a sanatorium for the British troop, is 10 km from Ranikhet. From this place, one can see the 300 km wide view of the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, namely, Nandadevi, Trishul, Nandaghunti and Nilkanth. The largest horticulture garden in India, Government Fruit Research Center is spread over an area of 265 acres and has four fruit gardens, fruit sales depot and cafeteria. Here you will find 36 varieties of apples. 3 km from here is the artificial lake of Bhaludham.
There are several sacred shrines in Ranikhet. Hera Khan Temple and Ashram in the vicinity of the Chilianaula village is 4 km from Ranikhet. Built at the wishes of the Hindu saint, Hera Khan, who left for the heavenly abode in 1984, the temple is made of marble and is enclosed by a garden. At a distance of 7 km from the town is the Jhula Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Close by to this temple is the Ram Temple.
6 km from Ranikhet on the Almora Road is Uphat. The place is famous for the highest golf course in India. The 9-hole golf course is one of the best in India and is used mainly by the army people. 1 km from here is the Kalika Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
The tourists can also go on excursion tours to Binsar Mahadev Temple, Kainchi Temple, Majhkhali, Sitlakhet, Dwarahat, Dunagiri and Almora from Ranikhet.
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