About Ranikhet
RANIKHET
Ranikhet is a tranquil hill station located in Almora district of Uttarakhand.
As per the local legend, Queen Padmini married to King Sukherdev (the local ruler) was so enchanted by the beauty of the place that she requested a palace to be built for her. The king conceded and the place came to be called Ranikhet – Queen’s meadow.
The town had descended into oblivion when the Britishers discovered it and set about rebuilding it. They established an Army recruitment center and to this date Ranikhet remains the Kumaon Regimental headquarters of the Indian Army.
It also served as an erstwhile summer capital for the British, offering them respite from soaring mercury during the peak of Indian summers.
Set in the lap of Kumaon hills, Ranikhet has an average altitude of 6000 ft. Unlike many other hill stations, it has been unaffected by rampant construction and commercialization making it a haven for a tourist looking for unadulterated time with nature.
While on one hand, it offers immense peace and solitude to a city-worn traveler looking for a quiet escapade, on the other, it gives an array of exhilarating opportunities for adventure enthusiasts in the form of trekking, hiking trails, cycling, rock climbing and many more. If you happen to be religiously inclined and looking for a divine experience – there are numerous shrines located in the most exquisite settings of soaring deodars and pines with panoramic view of Himalayas.
The meandering roads winding up to spectacular views, the old world and charming colonial bungalows, countless fruit-laden orchards and stupendous scenic hiking trails leading to ancient shrines has the potential to enliven the senses of the most jaded city visitor.
Ranikhet is a must visit for its unspoilt natural charm.
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Very impressive and a less known terrain to explore!! Great effort and love the way it is packaged as a mindful travel experience…… very much need of the time!! Very best wishes to the team!!
Thank you for your encouragement Ramya. We look forward to hosting you soon.
Very interesting, just the kind of thing am looking for!
Hi Chhavi, We look forward to hearing more from you to make your kind of trip a success for you.
Back with lot of beautiful memories of our trip. Thank you Namrata for always being there to help and guide
Great arrangements and beautiful cottage, looking forward for many more such trips. Once again thanks to the entire team of eTaRa in introducing Majikhali a place not known to many.
Hi Nikhil, thank you for your kind words and it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We look forward to more such trips being done by you.
I had got in touch with etaratrips to organize a trip for a gp of 18 kids in Hyderabad. They not only ensured that they did it within my budget but they were extremely professional, helpful and ensured all my requirements were met to the T. I would recommend your services to everyone who is hoping for a comfortable, hassle feel trip handled professionally with a personal touch.
Hi Sumedha, Thank you for your encouraging words. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
After the unbearable heat of Delhi when one enters the Kumaon hills only one thing comes to the mind… Beauty at its best… The stay at a wooden cottage with the view of Majestic Nanda Devi snow covered from the window is divine. A trip with family is over but memories of the beauty of nature, the hospitality and the stay all together was amazing. Next visit for sure with friends…
Hi Ruhi, Thank you so much for your beautiful description of the location. We would love to host you along with your friends soon.
Awesome experience in Ranikhet… highly recommend to everyone who looks for personal touch and are new to trekking experience. Really appreciate the efforts and assistance of the instructors Rajesh and Ajay. Thanks to the entire team of etara!
Cheers!!
Hi Parizad, We enjoyed having you as part of our Mother and Child Group. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to planning another trip with you soon.