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Things to do in Ranikhet
12 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Ranikhet
Round of golf at Upat (9 holes)
₹1,000–₹1,300 per person2 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels
Guided Chaubatia orchard walk
₹300–₹400 per person2 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Sunny Jat on Pexels
Jhula Devi Temple
Free45 min
A small Durga temple hung with thousands of bells tied by devotees whose wishes were granted.
Photo: Mrneutrino · CC BY-SA 3.0
Haidakhan Babaji Temple, Chilianaula
Free1 hour
A quiet ashram temple at Chilianaula dedicated to Haidakhan Babaji, with views across the valley.
Photo: Harshit SR · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cantonment and Mall Road walk
Free1–2 hours
A walk on the pine-lined roads of the Kumaon Regiment's cantonment and the small Mall Road.
Photo: Harshit SR · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kalika pine and oak forest walk
Free1–2 hours
A walk through pine and deodar forest at Kalika, next to the golf course, with a small temple nearby.
Photo: Harshit SR · CC BY-SA 4.0
Snowy day in Ranikhet
Price on requestHalf day · Season Dec–Feb
Representative photo · Imasmo · CC BY-SA 3.0
Majkhali Himalayan view
1 hour
A roadside spot on the Almora road with a wide view of the Himalayan snow range on clear days.
Good to know
- Much of Ranikhet is cantonment land; follow signage and don't photograph army buildings.
- Kathgodam is the railhead; the Ranikhet Express runs overnight from Delhi.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Ranikhet?
Round of golf at Upat (9 holes); Guided Chaubatia orchard walk; Jhula Devi Temple; Boating on Rani Jheel; Haidakhan Babaji Temple, Chilianaula; Himalayan view from Sunset Point.
What can you do for free in Ranikhet?
Jhula Devi Temple; Haidakhan Babaji Temple, Chilianaula; Himalayan view from Sunset Point; Cantonment and Mall Road walk; Kalika pine and oak forest walk; Dwarahat temple groups.
What is the best time to visit Ranikhet?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Ranikhet?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.