Ranikhet is a hill station in Uttarakhand State, northern India. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas. Hundreds of bells adorn Jhula Devi Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. Fruit trees grow on the terraced orchards of Chaubatia Gardens, with views of peaks including Nanda Devi. Mahatma Gandhi stayed in a hut, Gandhi Kuti, in nearby Tarikhet village during the independence.
The famous Temple of Chitai Almora is the Golu Devta Chitai temple, dedicated to Gollu or Goljyu Devta an Avtar (incarnation) of Lord Shiva in the form of Gaur Bhairav. Although there are many temples of Golu Devta in Almora but the Chitai Golu Devta Temple is the most sacred one. It is reputed to make every wish come true, provided the worshipper ask for it with a clear conscience. The temple is situated at 9kms from Almora.
The Kumaon Regiment here and used the station as a retreat from the heat of the Indian summer.The Kumaon Regimental Museum and Memorial is a must visit place. The Kumaon Regimental Centre is a famous museum that was built in the 1970s to showcase the rich legacy of the Kumaon Region. Established by Kumaon Regiment of Indian Army, the museum houses war artefacts of historical importance that exhibit the glory and achievements of the Garhwal and Kumaon regiments. The museum displays of photographs of wars, weapons used by the armed forces, medals and uniforms as well as flags, stone tablets and other objects of interest.
The small town Kalika nearby Ranikhet is known for its golf course and the famous Kalika temple.The Kalika temple is devoted to Goddess Kali and many devotees visit here to offer their prayers. The two tiny hamlets situated close to Ranikhet, Upat and Kalika are pristine villages which are an ideal site for picnics and weekend getaways to unwind from your daily monotonous life. While Upat is mostly eminent for its Army Golf courses, Kalika is known for the Goddess Kalika Temple situated amidst the village. These two beautiful hamlets are a charming sight to hold and the best part is they are situated away from the hustles of city life and that’s what makes them a quaint location for all your short trips, picnics and weekend getaways.
Binsar Mahadev temple is famous for its archeological significance, being an ancient construction of 9th century. It is believed to be constructed in just one day. Amidst the thick deodar is situated the holy temple of Binsar Mahadev. Along with its divinity and spiritual ambiance, this place is famed for its impeccable nature’s beauty. Binsar Mahadev is said to have been built in 9/10th Century and thus has been an important religious place in Uttarakhand since ages. With idols of Ganesh, Har Gauri and Maheshmardini, this temple is known for its architectural finesse. The idol of Maheshmardini is engraved with texts in ‘ Nagarilipi ‘ that dates back to 9th century. The shrine is believed to be built by King Pithu in memory of his father Bindu and it is also known as Bindeshwar temple.
Mahamritunhay temple is the biggest among the group of temples in Jageshwar Dham. Maha Mritunjay temple is the most beautiful temple as well. There are around 124 temples that are located in the town and these include many small stone temples and large temple complexes as well. Some of the main temples are the Dandeshwar Temple, Jageshwar Temple, Surya Temple, Kuber Temple, Chandi ka Temple, Mritunjaya Temple, Nanda Devi Temple and the Kuber Temple. The Dandeshwar Temple is the biggest of the lot and many devotes can be seen in here. Among the oldest standing temples is the Mritunjaya Temple. Two main festivals are celebrated in the town of Jageshwar and these are the Jageshwar Monsoon Festival which is held during the month of August and the Shivarathri Mela which is held in the spring season.
Kausani is located in the picturesque Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand. Situated at 6,075 ft above sea level, this small and peaceful hill-station is known for its unspoilt natural beauty and 300 km-wide views of the Himalayan snow-peaks. If you have been longing and hankering for a tour to Uttarakhand since an extended period then Tour My India has a fascinating package; that will take you through offbeat zigzag forest trails to reach the countrysides that you might have seen only on television. Starting and ending in Delhi, this eleven days guided tour includes a visit to Nainital, Almora, Kausani, and Ranikhet's temples and renowned ashrams.
Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva made by Shri Haidakhan Maharaj who is said to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. You can see wide range of Himalayan peaks from Haidakhan Temple. Sri Sri 1008 Haidakhan Wale Baba established this beautiful Ashram between 1970 and 1984 and after He left His body many new buildings were created. Today this is a big ashram with many rooms, temples and places for the Haidakhan University, Sri Haidakhan Baba‘s School for Sanatan Dharma and The Haidakhan Ashram covers a quite big area including three different levels, the main Ashram, Fakirabad and the Gufa Side. This upper plan shows the upper floor, where You arrive and where the office, the main temple and most of the rooms are located.
Walk through the core area of the Binsar Sanctuary with guides on trails through dense forest filed with over two hundred species of resident and migratory birds and wild life such as leopard, barking deer, ghoral, wild boar, pine marten fox, porcupine and langoor Monkey. Pitched at the impressive altitude of 2,420 m, 95 km from Nainital, Binsar is one of the most scenic spots in the Kumaon Himalayas. it offers a majestic view of the snowy Himalayan peaks like the mesmerizing ranges Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Shivling and Panchchuli which is why you will keep discovering new walking trails up the mountains and down the valleys, new lookout points for another spectacular sunset.
Golf Course spread on both sides of the road with amazing views of the Himalayas.In the vicinity of Trishul Peak & Nanda Devi, its probably the most beautiful gift to us by the British. Upat is a tiny town located in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas, at a distance of 5 km from Ranikhet. The town is popularly known for its 9 holes golf course managed by the Indian army. This Golf Course is also considered to be one of the highest in Asia. If you are crazy about golfing, you can definitely try playing a game here. Another major tourist attraction near Upat golf course is the one of the popular places to visit in Ranikhet is the ‘Kalika Temple’, dedicated to Goddess Kali. Situated at a distance of 1 km from Upat, in the town of Kalika, this temple is visited by many tourists coming to Ranikhet.
The Katarmal Surya Temple is a 9th-century temple built by Katarmalla, a Katyuri King, exhibiting the architectural style of the ancient artisans. This Hindu temple is perched at an elevation of 2,116 meters above sea level and is situated at a distance of 19 kms from Almora. This Surya Mandir (Sun Temple) is also known as Badaditya (Baraditya) Temple.
One of Ranikhet’s most famous tourist attractions, Chaubatia Garden is a nature’s playground. Known for its beautiful orchards of apples, plums, peaches and apricots, this place is located at distance of 10 kms from the heart of Ranikhet. For the leisure seekers, they can go and have a picnic here. In addition to it, these gardens are also one of the best examples of step farming in the Himalayan region. These gardens are spread across 600 acres with trees of oak, cedar, pine and rhododendrons dotting the walking trails. On a clear day, one can have exquisite view of the Garhwal Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nilkanth from these gardens.
The Haidakhan Temple is adorned at Chidianuala Ranikhet. This temple is made by Haidakhan who is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva to whom this temple is dedicated. Haidakhan's birth has always been a mystery. He left his mortal remains in 1984, at an early age.
Dunagiri temple is located 14 kms far from Dwarahat. The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. It is believed that when Hanuman Ji was carrying the mountain with 'Sanjiwani buti' for Laxman, a piece of it fell here and since that day this place is known as 'Doonagiri' ('giri' meaning fell).
