Situated
at 1829 mts.this sylvan retreat offers an intersting mix of hill and military
cultures. According to legend, a queen, in the course of a journey came by this
spot and was so enchanted by ilt that she settled down here.Ranikhet has forests
of oak and pine, and is a fine place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalyas
,
from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east.It is an ideal
holidday for nature lovers, asnd its main attractions, apart from its naatural
beauty, are a golf course, the orchards of Chaubatia and the Jhoola Devi Temple.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area
21.76 sq.km
Population
18174(1991 census)
Altitude
1829 mts above sea level
Season
April-June,September-November
Clothing (Summer)
Light Woollens
(Winter)
Heavy Woollens
Language
Hindi , English & Kumaoni
Festivals
Nanda Devi Mela,Shayaldeh Mela,Dwarahat Mela,Summer &
Autum Festivals,Nav Ratri Festival in Hairakhan(Chinia Naula)
STD code
05966
ACCESSIBILITY
AIR
Nearest airport,Pantnagar(Distt, Nainital):112
km
ACCOMMODATION
Tourist Rest House,Mall Road
West View Hotel,M.G.Road/Mall Road
Parvati Hotel,Ratan Palace Compound,Sadar Bazar.
Moon Hotel,Sadar Bazar,near K.M.O.U.Ltd
Rajdeep Hotel,Saadar Bazar
A PERFECT ZONE FOR:
IDEAL TOURISM
COZY CLIMATE &
LEISURE
CONFRENCES,SEMINARS
& WORKSHOPS
WILD LIFE SAFARI
TREKKING & ADVENTURE
SPORTS
EXPLORE FAMILY BONDS
Contact Information
Telephone
91-0135-773571
FAX
91-0135-771510
Postal address
C/o Woodland Public School P/o Chandan Bari Estate,
Premnager.
Dehradun, Uttranchal India