A FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE TO BACKPACKING RANIKHET ADVISE BY WINDSOR LODGE RANIKHET
Ranikhet is the beautiful hill station in the Almora
District of the Uttrakhand state. It lies at the elevation of 1829m above sea
level. The climate remains moderate in summer and becomes very cold in winter.
The best time to visit in Ranikhet is from March to October. If you want to
enjoy the snowfall then December is the best month to visit Ranikhet.
There are so many places to visit in Ranikhet. Some of them
are:
·
Jhula
Devi Temple: This temple is located at a distance of 7 km from Ranikhet. A
very interesting story is behind the construction and origin of the name of the
temple. One day, Goddess Durga came in the dream of Shepherd and told him about
the idol of Goddess Durga under the ground and also told him to make a temple
over there and start praying, after that animal will not trouble the villagers.
Again she came into the dream of that person and told him that she wanted to
sit on a jhula. The villagers did the same. This is how the temple named as
Jhula Devi Temple.
·
Golf
Course: It is located at a distance of 5 km from Ranikhet. It is one of
Asia’s highest golf courses. The main attraction is that it is a 9-hole course
at such a high altitude.
·
KRC
Museum: This museum has a large collection of memories and heroics of World
War I, the various weapons, flags of enemies captured by the Indian Army. It
displays the involvement of the Kumaon Regiment in the World war, Indo-China
war, Indo-Pak war, Kargil and operation Pawan. This museum is well maintained
by the Naga Regiment and the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.
·
Chaubatia
Gardens: It is located at a distance of 10 km from Ranikhet. This place is
known for the plantation of apricots, peaches, chestnuts, and almonds. This
place is famous for apple orchards. It offers the amazing view of Himalayan
ranges with a large variety of Himalayan flora.
If you are traveling by bus from Delhi then it would take 12
hours to reach Ranikhet. For a comfortable stay, WindsorLodge Ranikhet is the best lodge in Ranikhet.
It offers very delicious Kumaon food which includes Tandoori, Indian and
Continental.
In windsor lodge everything was perfect, be it the food, rooms, cleanliness, staff members or overall arrangements. I visited there for the first time and it was a great experience. I am pretty impressed with location.
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