Situated at 1829 mtrs. This sylvan retreat offers an interesting mix of hill and military cultures. According to legend, a queen, in the course of a journey came here and was so enchanted by it's beauty that she settled down here. Ranikhet has forests of oak and pine, and is a fine place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas, from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east. It is an ideal holiday spot for nature lovers, and its main attractions, apart from its natural beauty, are a golf course, the orchards of Chaubatia and the Jhoola Devi Temple. 

Rail 
Nearest railheads are Kathgodam - 80 Km and Ramnagar - 96 Km. Some of the important train connections for Kathgodam are : Shatabadi Express, Howrah Express (3019/3020), Ranikhet Express (5013/5014), Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger), Nainital Express (5308/5307).

Road
Ranikhet is well connected by road to important centre in the region. Some of the major road distances are : Almora - 49 Km, Delhi - 386 Km, Lucknow - 453 Km, Nainital - 59 Km, Kathgodam - 80 Km, Badrinath - 275 Km. 

UP Tourism Accommodation
Kalika Tourist Rest House ( KMVN. ) Ph : (05966)2297 
Himadri Tourist Rest House ( KMVN), Chinianaula Ph : (05966)2588. 

Jhoola Devi Temple
This secluded temple dedicated to Durga has beautiful bells, echoes of which can be heard from some distance. Nearby is a temple of Lord Rama.

Chaubatia
Chaubatia is a vantage point set amidst gardens. The Government Fruit Research centre is located here. On a clear morning a 300 Km wide view of the snow - clad Himalayan peaks can be seen clearly from Chaubatia, 10 Km from Ranikhet on a motorable road. The Nanda Devi, Trisul, Nanda Ghunti and Nilkanth peaks are very clear. Bhaludam, 3 Km from here, has an artificial lake.

Upat and Kalika
Situated on the road to Almora, Upat has a 9 - hole golf course, while Kalika is famous for its Kali Temple and forest nursery.