Jhoola
Devi Temple
This
secluded temple dedicated to Durga has beautiful bells, echoes of which
can be heard from some distance. Nearby is a temple of Lord Rama.
Chaubatia
Garden
10
kms from Ranikhet on a motorable road, Chaubatia is a vantage point set
amidst gardens. On a clear morning a 300 kms wide view of the snow-clad
Himalayan peaks can be seen clearly from Chaubatia. The NandaDevi, Trishul, Nandaghunti and Nilkanth peaks are very clear.
Upat
(Golf Course)
With one of the
best 9 hole golf links in the country, Upat is a boon to the enthusiast.
With the added attraction of private orchards, it is 5.6 kms away.
Just 1 km. from Upat is Kalika with its famous temple to the
Goddess Kali. It also has good forest nursery.
A beautiful snowcapped
mountain peak is available on the other side of the golf link at Upat -
From Kalika a 45 minute drive away, through misty, pine forests is another
temple, the Binsar Mahadev.
Bhalu Dam
Bhalu
Dam is an Artificial Lake and is situated 3 kms away from Ranikhet.
Majkhali
A vantage point on the road to Almora. On the Ranikhet - Almora road,
13 kms is a spot of entrancing, celestial beauty. Here is an awe-inspiring
view of the majesty of the snowy peaks. The Uttarakhand Government Agriculture
Farm is situated here.
Shitalakhet
35 kms from
Ranikhet. Scenic
spot offering a fine view of the Himalayas. It has lush orchids and is
also known for its herbal and medicinal plants. It is an ideal place for a
peaceful holiday.
Dwarahat
38 kms from
Ranikhet on the Badrinath road, was once the seat of the Katyari kings who
are said to have ruled from the Great Himalayas to the plains. It is now
famous for its 55 temples divided into 8 groups dating from the 11th
century and have some fascinating stone carvings. A 5 kms walk from
Dwarahat, or 15 kms away by road, is Dunagiri with views of the
Himalayas. There is also a Durga temple built in 1181 A.D.
Dunagiri
52 kms from
Ranikhet, famous
for its temple dedicated to Durga Devi. The temple bears an inscription
dating back to 1181 A.D.
Heda Khan
Temple
Hera Khan
Temple and Ashram, near Chilianaula village, is 4 kms from Ranikhet Bazaar. The Hindu saint, Hera Khan, died in 1984 and the modern
marble-faced temple with a garden was constructed according to his
wishes. The baba had many European followers and the ashram is inhabited
mainly by them.
Tarikhet
Beloved
of Gandhi On the same road, 8 kms away from Ranikhet, is the spot, Mahatma Gandhi
fell in love with and stayed for a length of time during the days of the
Independence struggle. Here, he came for peace of mind which he always
found. Now a developing town ship, the house Gandhi stayed in,
GandhiKuti,and Prem Vidhyalaya are the chief attractions. There is a good
Rest House, built in beautiful surroundings.
Bhim Tal
Named
after one of the Pandava brothers, this, the largest lake in the district,
is 1701 meters by 454 meters making it 265 meters longer than Naini Lake.
Situated at a level of 1371.6 meters it is 22 kms from Nainital.
Known for its robust majesty, Bhim Tal has an exquisite gem in the middle
of the lake - an is let situated within the range of temple bells, which
have been chiming for the last 300 years in the 17th century edifice,
beneath the shadow of the towering mountain as it rushes precipitously
down to the emerald green of the lake. The island, situated close to the
north-east side, is only 91.4 meters from the shore.
Sat Tal
Picturesque
spot where nature reigns supreme in all her beauty, Sat Tal, or Seven
Lakes is 21 kms from Nainital. Here are seven small but exquisite
lakes; including Panna, Nal-Damayanti, Sita, Government and the Sukha Tal
Lakes in the midst of thick tall, pine oak trees. Here, too, is a tiny
wild life sanctuary Ashram run by Dr.Stanley Jones of America. The
Nal-Damyanti Lake is loaded with a variety of fish.
Naukuchia
Tal
A
haven for the fishing enthusiasts, this fine lake, with nine corners, is 4
kms to the north-east of Bhim Tal.
Khairna and Bhikiasen
They are situated on forest
road, 22 kms and 53 kms from Ranikhet respectively - famous for
fishing.
Mainla
Only 13 kms from
Bhikiasen and 66 kms from Ranikhet, out of which 13 kms are negotiated by a
bridle Path; lead to beautiful Mainla, in the midst of the mighty
mountains.
Bhowali (1706 metres)
11
kms to the east of Nainital, Bhowali is an ideal spot for those in
search of fragrant pines, for a day's outing, week-end, or even the whole
summer. Enclosed by a pine forest, the crisp, salubrious air makes it an
ideal spot for the finest T.B.Sanatorium in the state. It also has a Rest
House and Tourist Bungalow, besides a few ordinary hotels.
Hanuman
Garhi and Observatory
An
ecstatic spot reputed for its glorious sun-set, the Hanuman Temple, has
turned lately into a pilgrim centre as well. Near the temple is
Uttarakhand
Government Astronomical Observatory and the Satelite Tracking Centre well
worth a visit.
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