The charms of the Indian city of Ranikhet, which few people have heard of

By TravelWiseFeb 13, 2024 07:49 AMNews
Share:
What to visit in the mountainous city of Ranikhet. Source: Photo: Pixabay

Ranikhet is a city located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, known for its proximity to the Himalayas. The city is located at an altitude of almost 2000 meters above sea level, which allows you to observe incredible views.

In this city, you can find not only natural beauty and diversity but also the famous Jhula Devi temple and much more. NewsBytes has told what may be of interest to travelers in Ranikhet.

Chaubatia Garden

This spectacular place with pears, plums, apple trees, and apricots covers an area of 600 acres. You can come here for a walk or a picnic to enjoy the views and panorama of the Himalayan peaks. The garden is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Jhula Devi Temple

A popular place dedicated to the goddess of the Hindu pantheon Durga, who is one of the formidable figures of Devi, the wife of the god Shiva. It is said that the temple in honor of the goddess was built to protect the locals from attacks by wild animals that lived in the surrounding forests.

Rani Jheel

This picturesque lake is located at an altitude of almost 800 meters, which is great for romantic walks and leisure with the family. It is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bhalu Dam

An artificial lake surrounded by valleys, lush green forests, and snow-capped Himalayan ridges. To see birds and spend time enjoying nature, you should come here from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ranikhet Golf Course

One of the highest golf courses in Asia, located at an altitude of almost 2000 meters above sea level. If you are a connoisseur of this leisure activity, the doors are open for you every day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Top Articles

Top 10 reasons for flight cancelation by airlines: a clear algorithm of actions to get compensation

Oct 16, 2025 16:22 PM

Where to Buy eSIM at the Best Price: A Full Review of Tariffs and Options

Aug 8, 2025 10:54 AM

No More SIM Swaps: The eSIM Travel Solution You’ll Actually Use

Aug 4, 2025 16:51 PM

Not Just a Suitcase: My Personal Checklist for Smart Travelers in 2025

Mar 3, 2025 18:00 PM
More News

Air Serbia Adds New Route to Seville

Sep 30, 2026 23:13 PM

More London Trains Return as EMR Restores Key Services

Sep 30, 2026 23:08 PM

Eurowings Opens New Winter Routes to Lapland, Italy and the Middle East

Sep 30, 2026 22:55 PM

New 67-Room Luxury Hotel Coming Near Madrid’s Gran Vía

Sep 30, 2026 21:12 PM

East Midlands Airport Drop-Off Jumps to £8 for 10 Minutes

Sep 30, 2026 00:17 AM

England Keeps National Museums Free for Overseas Visitors

Sep 30, 2026 00:04 AM

10 October Sun Escapes From Manchester From £46 Return

Sep 29, 2026 23:51 PM

No Passport, No Ferry on Key Britain–Ireland Routes

Sep 29, 2026 23:49 PM

Bangkok Floods Trigger UK Travel Warning as Flights Disrupted

Sep 29, 2026 23:36 PM

Butlin’s Turns Three UK Resorts Into Halloween Scaregrounds

Sep 29, 2026 23:23 PM

World’s First Minecraft Hotel Is Coming to the UK

Sep 28, 2026 20:08 PM

Finnair to Run Up to Three Tokyo Flights a Day in Summer 2027

Sep 27, 2026 00:05 AM

British Airways Expands Heathrow–Cincinnati Flights for 2027

Sep 26, 2026 20:12 PM

Aman’s First Maldives Resort Is Coming With Its Own Wellness Island

Sep 26, 2026 20:07 PM

Norse Pulls New York Flights from Winter Schedule

Sep 26, 2026 19:54 PM

LOT Adds Bangkok, Hanoi and Three European Routes

Sep 25, 2026 17:01 PM

Qantas to Fly Sydney–New York Non-Stop in 2028

Sep 25, 2026 16:49 PM

Passport Foil Hack Goes Viral - but Does It Work?

Sep 24, 2026 18:56 PM

BER Gets Its First Direct Flight to Florence

Sep 23, 2026 22:03 PM

Rome to Amalfi by Alfa Romeo: New Three-Day Tour Launches

Sep 23, 2026 21:58 PM

Salzburg Lines Up Rome, Canaries and Egypt for Winter

Sep 23, 2026 21:45 PM

Berlin Gets New Year-Round Sofia Flights With Wizz Air

Sep 23, 2026 21:32 PM

October Rail Works to Hit Cambridge and Stansted Routes

Sep 23, 2026 21:27 PM

Turkey Travel Advice Updated Over Social Media Posts

Sep 23, 2026 21:14 PM

EES Error Sends British Tourist Home - How to Check Your Record Before Travel

Sep 22, 2026 15:01 PM

Corendon Cuts Antalya Flights from Three UK Airports in 2027

Sep 22, 2026 14:59 PM