Ranikhet - Travel in India
Binsar Mahadev: Amidst a pine forest is this ancient Shiva temple which is 19 kms away from Ranikhet. Also found here are temples of Durga and Ram.
Doonagiri: This Durga temple is 52 kms away from Ranikhet.
Majhkhali: En route from Ranikhet to Almora Majhkhali is a peaceful tourist spot 13 kms away from Ranikhet.
Khairna-Manila: 22 kms away from Ranikhet is Khairna and 66 kms away is Manila.
Rail: The closest railway is Kathgodan. This is 84 kms away from Ranikhet.
Road: Ranikhet is connected by road from all the main cities of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The UP Roadways & the Kumau Motor Operators Union run buses from Haldwani, Nainital, Almora & Kaushani. Ranikhet has two bus stands - one is in Mall Road maintained by the Kumau Motor Operators Union and the other run by U.P roadways.
Tourist Season: The best time is from March to June and September to November. In December, January and February there is snowfall and the monsoon sets in from July to August.
Shopping: Fresh fruits, cane and wooden items, woollen and cotton shawls.
Doonagiri: This Durga temple is 52 kms away from Ranikhet.
Majhkhali: En route from Ranikhet to Almora Majhkhali is a peaceful tourist spot 13 kms away from Ranikhet.
Khairna-Manila: 22 kms away from Ranikhet is Khairna and 66 kms away is Manila.
Temperature:
| Climate | Max | Min |
| Summer | 22°C | 8°C |
| Winter | 7°C | 3°C |
Distances from Cities and towns:via Nainital
| Cities | Kms |
| Pithoragarh | 169 |
| Kaushani | 62 |
| Delhi | 381 |
| Bareli | 200 |
| Ramnagar | 90 |
| Nainital | 59 |
| Almora | 50 |
Travel Plans :
Air: The closest airport is Pantnagar which is 119 kms away.Rail: The closest railway is Kathgodan. This is 84 kms away from Ranikhet.
Road: Ranikhet is connected by road from all the main cities of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The UP Roadways & the Kumau Motor Operators Union run buses from Haldwani, Nainital, Almora & Kaushani. Ranikhet has two bus stands - one is in Mall Road maintained by the Kumau Motor Operators Union and the other run by U.P roadways.
Tourist Season: The best time is from March to June and September to November. In December, January and February there is snowfall and the monsoon sets in from July to August.
Shopping: Fresh fruits, cane and wooden items, woollen and cotton shawls.
