The charming hill station of Ranikhet is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1,829 mts above sea level. Ranikhet has everything to pacify the nerves of an avid city dweller.
The hill station Ranikhet, literally meaning - Queens Land, is an all season tourist-spot for the admirers of the natural beauty. Ranikhet is a place that reflects the best of the great Himalayas.
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The charming and majestic views of the pine trees, lush green forests, delicate plant life and attractive wildlife, the scented mountain breeze, the fresh and pure, the singing of birds, the panoramic view of the Himalayas sight, all adds to the heavenly and pure feeling of Ranikhet.
There are plenty of accommodations options available for tourists in Ranikhet. One can find luxurious hotels and resorts with best facilities as well as budget guesthouses with limited amenities at Ranikhet. Tent accommodations and government guesthouses (KMVN) are also available.
Apart from the roadside food stalls, there are few good restaurants in Ranikhet that serve wide range of delectable cuisines ranging from North Indian, Chinese and Tibetan to local Kumaoni dishes. For alcohol, high-end hotels are best bet as there are no good bars outside the hotels.
Lost into oblivion for long, the picturesque hill station was rediscovered by the Britishers. In 1869, the British established the headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment here and used the station as a retreat from the heat of the Indian summer.
Ranikhet is a cantonment town and is the home for the Kumaon Regimental Centre & Naga Regiment and is maintained by the Indian Army. The main city of Ranikhet is fairly crowded but the military area offers serene environment.
A popular folklore that goes in the region states that when Rani Padmini, wife of Raja Sukherdev visited here, she was bewitched by its heavenly beauty and was delighted by the thought of having their abode here. Raja Sukherdev then fulfilled the wish of her beloved queen and lured her by making their residence at this place. Hence, the place was named as Ranikhet meaning the 'Queen’s Meadow'.
Check out the Ranikhet weather report for December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Ranikhet is 3°C and 14°C respectively. The weather is generally pleasant and clear in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Ranikhet in December.
Ranikhet is famous among tourist as Hill Station, Market, Himalayan Views, Peaceful Location, Golf Course, Cantonment Area.
Ranikhet is recommended destination for Corporates, Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups.
Ranikhet is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Biking, Business Hub, Cantonment Area, Christmas and New Year, Hill Station, Leisure, Shopping, Weekend Getaway.
