Built in similar splendour reminds you of an era gone by. Launched as a hotel in the year 1900, the intricate stone facade, louvered balconies, elaborate window arcs and the wrought iron grills have not only preserved the pristine glory in its true form even today go with any Luxury Resort. There are large well appointed rooms with attached baths which are furnished with taste and which offer a fairy tale view of the snow capped Himalayas.

Fact Sheet

Distance By Road:
Hotel Distance from Delhi: 350Km
Hotel Distance from Kathgodam: 72Km
Ranikhet to Nainital: 55 Km
Ranikhet to Mukteshwar: 80 Km
Ranikhet to Kausani: 60 Km

PLACES OF INTEREST

• Kainchi Dham is famous as an important pilgrimage site and spiritual center associated with the mystic Hindu saint Neem Karoli Baba, known for his teachings of love, service, and devotion. It’s renowned for its serene natural setting, with lush green mountains and the Kosi River, offering a peaceful environment for meditation and spiritual seekers worldwide. The ashram features a Hanuman temple, and its name comes from the “scissors” (kainchi) shape formed by the two hairpin bends of the mountain road leading to it. Additionally, celebrities like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Virat Kohli and many more celebrities have visited his ashrams, bringing him global recognition and adding to his legendary status as a contemporary spiritual figure.
• Chaubatia Garden: Acclaimed for its Apple Orchard, fruit Research Centre and the fascinating view of the Himalaya. After crossing chaubatia bazaar there is a ground from where one can get some breath-taking valley views.
• Golf Course: One of the best nine hole golf courses in the region. It is surrounded by dense pine forests and lies on the way to Kausani.
• Kalika Temple: Located at the end of the golf ground. It is believed that a tiger of Goddess Kali stays nearby and visits the temple compound very often.
• Cooperative Drug Factory: Known for the production and research of Ayurvedic medicines. It has a nursery of medicinal herbs and shrubs.One can buy ayurvedic medicines, especially high quality chyawanprash from here.
• KRC Museum: This museum illustrates the history of the Kumaon Regiment. On display are some rare as well modern weaponries, details of the valiant officers of kumaon and the wars in which the regiment was involved and some memorable photographs and souvenir.
• Tweed Factory: It manufactures woolen shawls and tweeds. Visitors can have a first hand experience of the various stages of the hand made products.
• Soni Binsar Ashram : Set amidst a dense forest, this ashram is situated on the way to the Corbett National Park. Famous for its fairs, it is one of the most ideal picnic spot in the surrounding area.
• Haidakhan Temple (6kms): This temple is devoted to the great saint, Hairakhan Baba. He was an epitome, a symbol of the different facts of cultural and spiritual dynamics of Kumaon. devotees from all over the world. It is also popular with a number of celebrities who visit this temple very frequently.
• Katarmal Temple (25kms) ; The Sun Temple also known as Katarmal, is one of the most ancient temples of Almora and said to be almost 800 years old. It lies at 25 km from the town of Ranikhet and the way to reach this temple is mainly by a trekking route.
• Dunagiri Temple (40kms) : A two-hour drive from Ranikhet and around 400 steps to the temple makes it an unforgettable trip. This temple is visible from every corner of Ranikhet. On the way lies is archaeologically and historically important town of Dwarahat and is famous for its 8 group of ancient temples.

Other Excursions:

The artificial lake is the latest addition, if boating is in your itinerary… You can also visit the century old Churches located all over the town and nearby areas and equally important for the historians are some graveyards of the British era!!!!

Ranikhet has lost its glamour and vivacity with the departure of the British but unlike other hill stations, which have been reduced to concrete jungles, Ranikhet has managed to preserve its pristine beauty owing to the strict Cantonment Regulations. It is haven for bird watchers and visitors who want to spend their holidays in solitude.

Then a kilometer long Ranikhet bazaar with the Himalayan view from every corner is unique in itself!!!

So there is a lot more to see than just “RANIKHET”…