Experience the mountain high
- Ranikhet -
Elevation
6,200 ft
Dialect
Hindi, Kumaoni
Climate
Continental
How to Reach Ranikhet
The Mountains Are Calling
The distance from Delhi to Ranikhet is 380km. The route is partially connected through railways and airways, and is best traversed by road for an uninterrupted journey.
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, which is 75km from Ranikhet.
The nearest airport is in Pantnagar, which is 109km from Ranikhet.
Taxis are easily available for you to cover the distance by road. We shall be happy to help you plan your journey and arrange transportation from Kathgodam and Pantnagar.
Where every season is special
In spring you wake up to twittering birds and blooming flowers; the Himalayan breeze keeps it cool during the summer. Relishing a cup of chai while you overlook a sea of clouds is the most cherished gift of the monsoon; the fall and its silence spares you room for introspection, retrospection, and contemplation.
Where you meet nature
Crackling brooks, whispering pines, the sensation of cold morning dew and grass on your bare feet, the changing hues of the evening sky, and the majestic Himalayas running through the entire horizon ridge. See yourself here yet?
Things to Do
When in Ranikhet
Explore the hills, hike the forests
Set out on an adventure into the central Himalayan forests. Here you will find less trodden trails amid brooks and vines; the alluring scent of cedar and whispering pines. With minimal traffic, all year round, Ranikhet is one of the best destinations to put on a sweatshirt and go for a bike ride or morning run.
Go view-point hunting
Ranikhet has quite a few much-hidden view-points, some with a spectacular sunrise, some with a peaceful sunset, and most with a panoramic view of the greater Himalayan mountain ranges.
Eat local
Indulge in farm to table local delicacies prepared with sustainable agricultural practices. Homegrown pulses and vegetables are tweaked with secret mixes of flavourful spices – the thriving force of pahadi living!
Discover local
Come meet the hill communities of the Himalayas. The land of Kumaon is studded with villages ripe with heritage architecture, folklore, cultural traditions and smiling faces ready to welcome you with open hearts.
Shop local
Find exquisite merchandise hand-made by the people of Kumaon. Ranikhet is a hub of many community-owned cottage industries making products ranging from hand-knit woollens to fresh organic preserves.
Places to Visit Near Ranikhet
Tourist Attractions Nearby
2KM
Golf Course
6km
Ranikhet Museum
16km
Chaubatia Gardens
25KM
Katarmal Temple
37km
Dwarahat
39km
Almora
45km
Kainchi Aashram
52km
Dunagiri Temple
54km
Baba Ji Cave
56KM
Pandav Kholi
56km
Nainital
57km
Bhimtal
58km
Kausani
77km
Jageshwar