Ranikhet is a hill station and cantonment town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. At an altitude of 1829 meters above sea level.
Ranikhet gets its name, which mean Queen's meadow in English, from a legend that an Indian queen visited the site and built herself a palace here, though no palace currently exists in the area. In 1869, the British established the cantonment here and used the station as a retreat from the heat of the Indian summer. Ranikhet is the home to the Kumaon regiment.

One can enjoy the Himalayan view virtually from any place in Ranikhet, and the view is particularly spectacular from October till June. Ranikhet gets snowfall in the winter season, mainly in the months of December, January and February. It offers a vast diversity of flora and fauna with vast forests of Pine and Deodar.
The languages spoken in the town are Hindi & English apart from the local language Kumaoni. The nearest Airport is in PantNagar, Nainital. Most Convenient Airport is Delhi.
 

Area: 21.76 sq. km.
Population: 18174 (1991 census)
Altitude: 1829 mtrs. Above sea level.

Clothing: Summer - Light Woolens ; Winter - Heavy Woolens
Language: Hindi, Kumaoni and English
Local Transport: Taxis/Jeeps/Buses

Kumaon Regimental Center ( KRC)
The town is home of the Kumaon Regiment. KRC is  lifeblood of the town. The KRC Museum and Memorial is a must visit place

Upat Kalika
Upat Kalika has one of the best Golf Course (9 holes) in the country and offers a nice jungle walk in the woods as well.

Jhula Devi
Jhula Devi Temple is famous for the bells. It is said that wishes are granted if one ties a bell in the temple.

Hedakhan Ashram, Chillianaula
This is the famous temple of Baba Hairakhan. The temple is known for its peaceful surroundings.

Binsar Mahadev
Its is an old temple of Lord Shiva. The ambience of the temple is such that one feels in unison with the power ruling the whole universe…the lord himself.

Chaubattia
The major attraction is Govt Apple Garden and the Fruit Research Center. Its at a height of 7000 feet offering the magnificent view of the Himalayas.

Shawl & Tweed Factory
KRC maintains the factory. It is located inside an old church. Old traditional weaving of cloth on handloom is still alive here. The Australian Merino wool is knit into shawls with beautiful ethnic patterns. The shawls and tweeds woven here are worth buying.

Ram Mandir Tarikhet
It is a developing township, on the way to Ram Nagar. Mahatma Gandhi sojourned at Tarikhet for sometime. A hut commemorates his visit to the spot..

Dwarahaat
Dwarahat has a cluster of age-old temples divided into eight distinct groups. It is a must visit for everyone..

Almora- Binsar
Once the summer capital of the Chand Rajas in 7th and 8th centuries is one of the most scenic spots in the Kumaon region. The place is ideal for trekking and communing with nature.

Dunagiri
Daunagiri is a place of religious importance. It is famous for its temple of Goddess Durga, which has an inspiration dating back to 1189 AD..

Corbett National Park
Dedicated to the cause of wildlife conservation and named after the legendary hunter and slayer of "The Man-eaters of Kumaon", Corbett is the oldest reserve in South East..

Kausani
Kausani is a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km wide view of the Himalayas..

Jageswar
Jageshwar is the only temple of Maha Mrityunjaya in India. It is 65 kms from the camp.

Choukori
Chakauri offers a splendid view of Himalayan ranges. It is 133 kms from the resort. .

Nainital
Nainital is situated around a blue lake shaped like an eye. Mall road along the Lake Ropeways has beautiful bazaar and is known to be a shopper’s paradise...