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Get Drenched in the Beauty of Nature at the Beautiful Hills Station, Ranikhet.

When you wish to evoke your inner peace and spend some time away from the busy life of cities, just plan your weekend vacation for Ranikhet. This place has charismatic natural beauty that will rejuvenate you from within. Ranikhet is a popular hill station and cantonment town in Almora district in the Indian state of Uttrakhand. The place is a home for the military Hospital and serves as base for Kumaon Regiment (KRC) and Naga Regiment. The place is specifically maintained by the Indian Army. Ranikhet is about 63km from another beautiful hill station, Nanital. The beautiful pine trees, clean and fresh air and the temples make Ranikhet a must visit destinations of India.

When planning a weekend vacation for Ranikhet make sure that you do not miss on these favorite tourist attractions listed below:

Dwarahat: This one is the historical village located 38Km away from Ranikhet. The place is visited by tourist for ancient temples like Badrinath, Maniyan, Mirtyunjaya, Dhwaj and Kachri devtas. This place holds historical importance as it was the capital of the Katyuri Kingdom as well as a power center for the katyuri rulers in the 16th century. The place is also famous for its Syalde-Bikhauti fair help every year in April.
Sun Temple: One of the most ancient temples of Almora, it is believed to be as old as 800 years is also popularly known as Katarmal. The temple will serve an exciting and enriching experience for all adventurous people as the way to reach the temple is mainly by trekking. Ancient architectural patterns and exquisite stone carvings are the main attractions of the temple.
Majkhali: Close to the base of Himalyan mountain range, this place offers majestic view of 26500 ft high Mount Trishul and a breathtaking towering view of the Himalyas. The place is located only 13km away from Ranikhet. The view of the mountain ranges is breath taking and the environment has a calming effect on the soul.
Nanda Devi Mela: Thios fair is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Ranikhet. When you plan your weekend vacation for Ranikhet make sure you plan around the time when this fair is about to happen. Held at the Nanda Devi Temple every year, this fair is of significant cultural importance as it is held in the honor of goddesses Nanda Devi and Sunanda Devi. The Nanda Devi Mela is held in September with a soul motive to bring prosperity and well being to the region.

The list does not end here so to get the best of your weekend vacation for Ranikhet also visit places like Binsar Mahadev Temple, Bhalu dam, Jhoola Devi Temple, Rani Jheel, Sitalkhet, Kumaon Regimental Center Musuem and Memorial, Sunsets Points, Hairakhan temple, Chaubatia and much more. The place will be make sure that you do not miss on anything from fun, adventure, beautiful landscapes and spiritual connections of the ancient temples. The heavenly surroundings, greenery, hills and fresh air will make you want to visit Ranikhet more and more.


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