At the altitude of 1869 meters and in the heart of serenity
and tranquility of Himalayas lies the exotic hill station of Ranikhet. You can
hear the melodious sounds of hundreds of bells in the valleys of this sleepy
town. It has a lot of exotic tourist attractions, especially for mountain
lovers who come from North India and various major cities of India. Take a look
at some of the best attractions in Ranikhet before planning your next Himalayan
safari tour.
Golf Ground
It is an expansive and picture-perfect golf course in
Ranikhet you must visit even if you don’t play golf. Located at the height of
6132 ft, Golf Ground is well revered as one of the highest golf courses in
Asia. It is a luxuriant and sprawling 9-hole golf course covered by lush greens
and the captivating views of Kumaon Mountains. The golf course opens all day
long but you can play golf only from 9 am to 2 pm.
Ashiyana Park
This jungle-themed wonderland features herbal orchards,
well-manicured lawns, fountains and kids’ play area. It is one of the most
beautiful theme parks in the whole Uttarakhand. It is well located centrally in
the cantonment town and one of the best tourist attractions in Ranikhet. The
park opens from 7 am to 7 pm.
Rani Jheel
Built by the Cantonment Board of Indian Army, this sparkling
lake was initially intended for rainwater harvesting. Today, it has been a
major tourist attraction. It is a serene spot for romantic walks, picnics, and
boating as it is well located around 2500 ft. above sea level. It opens
from 10 am to 5 pm.
Majkhali
Well revered for scenic views of the sunset and astonishing
beauty, Majkhali is one of the best tourist places for peace lovers in
Ranikhet. It is located around 12 km from Ranikhet and Almora Road. It is a
serene and quaint hamlet known for best views of Himalayan peaks, especially
Trishul. It houses a great diversity of flora and fauna along with an age-old
Kali temple.
Jhula Devi Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Durga, it is truly an abode which fulfills
all the wishes of devotees who come here. Legends have it that Jhula Devi
Temple was initially built to protect locals against wild animals near the
forests. This auspicious place has been visited by several devotees on the fulfillment of their wishes and to make wishes. It is a tradition to offer a
bell to the deity.
Haidakhan Babaji Temple
Haidakhan Babaji is known to be an avatar of Lord Shiva and
this ancient temple is another heaven of solemn happiness and peace of mind. It
has the giant figurines of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman. It attracts devotees
not only from India but also from foreign lands who want to marry as per Indian
traditions.
Hotel Snow View, Ranikhet
Snow View Hotel in Ranikhet is a
well-furnished property with has 8 deluxe rooms with en suite facilities. The
highlight is the spectacular coniferous forest views. Ranikhet is a great
option for a road trip from Delhi and the hotel is the best place to stay
relaxing getaway for groups, nature lovers and families. The activities here
would be treks, forest walks, picnics, birdwatching Temple and village visits.
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