Lush greenery, breathtaking peaks and a salubrious climate characterize Ranikhet, a beautiful hill station in Uttaranchal, India. This delightful retreat attracts tourists all around the year and is truly a welcome respite from the heat of the plains. With the Western Himalayas standing out in all their majestic glory, visitors can surely look forward to enjoy some panoramic views of this impressive mountain range as they travel to Ranikhet.

Speaking of Ranikhet, it is essentially an army cantonment that is lined with dense forests. Dotted with charming bungalows and church steeples, the town has a delightful colonial feel to it, something that adds to its exquisite beauty.

Ranikhet is said to have derived its name from Queen Padmini who was so charmed by the hill station that she made it her home. Ever since, the place has been known as Ranikhet that literally translates as the fields of the "rani" or queen.

Some of the main tourist attractions of Ranikhet are the Khadi Bazaar, Gandhi Ashram, Bhaludham and Upat Kalika. Besides, the hill stations of Nainital and Almora are just a few kilometers away from Ranikhet. Dwarahat, which is located some 38 km away from Ranikhet is another interesting place to visit when you travel to Ranikhet. The town also offers many adventure sporting options to interested visitors.

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