According to legend, a queen, in the course of a journey came here and was so enchanted by it's beauty that she settled down here. And that is why the name Rani-Khet, meaning Queens Fields.

Queen Fields as the name suggests is quiet picturesque hill station in the Kumaon region of Uttranchal. A relatively unexplored hill destination at 1829 meters. Essentially Ranikhet is an army cantonment, home to the famous Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.
 

Discovered by Britishers in 1869 this place offers a panoramic view of the majestic Himalayas, ranging from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east. Ranikhet is definitely a tourist's paradise. Blessed by the Himalayan climate and beauty, this place is a favourite summer destination for the Indian residing in the plains With the panoramic views of the Western Himalayas it has also got an added attraction of ancient temples, pretty picnic spots and quite strolls. The picturesque snow-capped mountains in the distance, pine forests, and the native flora and fauna are just some of the things that make a traveller return to this destination again and again. An abundance of natural beauty in between the lofty peaks of the Himalayan ranges that's Ranikhet for you.