On hearing the name Ranikhet, the first question that would come to your mind is, what kind of name is this? So let us tell you, Ranikhet is a beautiful hill station surrounded by ancient temples and natural views in the state of Uttarakhand. It is said about this hilly place settled by the British that once thousands of years ago, the queen went out for a walk there. While passing by, he was so impressed by the natural beauty of Ranikhet that he decided to stay here for a night.

Then the queen liked this place so much that she made this place her residence. This is how the place got its name Ranikhet. The story is so interesting, so the place must be so beautiful, so without delay let us tell you about some of the best places here.

Chaubatia Ground in Ranikhet
Spread over 600 acres, Chaubatia Garden is one of the most spectacular tourist places in Ranikhet. This place is known for planting plums, pears, apples, and apricots, this beautiful garden colored with many colors is so soothing to the eyes and mind that you will want to stay here for the whole day. To roam here, you should take at least 2 hours leisurely. Not only this, Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Neelkanth can also be seen clearly from here.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

​Visit the Bear Dam too
No no, you are mistaken, there are no bears here, rather the name of this place is Bear Dam. It is an artificial lake surrounded by lush green forests, valleys, and snow-capped Himalayan ranges. Who would not like to go to such quiet places, away from the noise of the city, Bear Dam can become the best picnic spot for you. This is one of the best places to visit in Ranikhet for bird watching.

Opening hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Things to do: Camping and picnics

​Visit Manila Village
Call it Manila Village or Manila, this place is very famous for Manila Temple. Tourists visiting Ranikhet also like this place very much. The calmness here will surely mesmerize you. Here you can interact with the local people, ask them about good places around or spend a few hours clicking photos in nature here.