A perfect blend of forests, mountains, flora and fauna, Ranikhet, according to folklore had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sukhardev. She chose this scenic place to be her abode since then, it has come to be known as Ranikhet, literally meaning "Queen's field".

By Road
Ranikhet is well connected by roads to important centers in the region.
Some of the major distances are :
Almora - 49 km
Delhi - 360 km
Nainital - 59 km
Kathgodam - 80 km


How To Reach
Delhi - Hapur by pass - Gajraula - Moradabad by pass - From this point, where Moradabad by pass terminates, take "U" turn to left towards Moradabad city, travel 2 km, then take right turn, this is the road going to Corbett, travel 7 km, take right turn to go to Tanda - Tanda - Darial - Bazpur -Shafakhan - Kaladunghi - Nainital - Bhowali - Khairna bridge - Ranikhet ( 350 KM )
Delhi - Hapur by pass - Gajraula - Moradabad by pass - Corbett (Ramnagar) - Kumeria - Bhatroachkhan - Ranikhet ( 360 KM )
Corbett (Ramnagar) - Kumeria - Bhatroachkhan - Ranikhet ( 100 KM )
Nainital - Bhowali - Khirna Bridge - Ranikhet ( 55 KM )