Location: Located in Uttaranchal, Ranikhet lis on the Shivalik ranges, 59 km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora.
Climate: 15 - 25 degrees Celsius during summer and 0 - 12 degrees Celsius during winter.
Altitude: 1829 metres above sea level.
Local languages: Hindi and Kumaoni.
Phone Code: 05966
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November. Ranikhet experiences Alpine climate. The summers are mild and last from April to June. The winters are cold and carry on from November to February. The months of December and January see snow fall but this is when the air is the clearest and the snow peaks dazzle your eyes. July and August see heavy rain, leading to landslide. Ranikhet is best avoided then.
Local Transport
Taxies are available at the stand at the main market, although Ranikhet is a town tailor-made for walking. The roads are flanked by gentle hills that are easy to climb and offer stunning views of the snow peaks. On the way you run into shepherds and local urchins.
Tourist Office
The Tourist Office
Near UP Roadways bus stand
(Located at the eastern end of the bazaar.)
