Things to Do in Ranikhet: Jhula Devi, Chaubatia, Golf & Forest Walks

Ranikhet is a quiet army hill town at about 1,870 m in Almora district, home of the Kumaon Regiment. It is known for pine and oak forests, the Chaubatia orchards, Jhula Devi temple and the Upat golf course, about 80 km from Kathgodam.

Top pickChaubatia at sunrise
TempleJhula Devi
Easy walkMall road and pine forest

Sightseeing

Jhula Devi temple

A Durga temple covered in bells, on the road to Chaubatia.

All year30 minEasy

Chaubatia Gardens

Orchards and a fruit research centre with Himalayan views.

Apr - Sep fruit1-2 hrsEasy

Bhalu Dam

A small lake about 3 km beyond Chaubatia, reached by a forest walk.

Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov2 hrsEasy

Haidakhan Babaji temple

A quiet ashram temple about 4-5 km from the bus stand, with long views.

All year1 hrEasy

Mankameshwar temple

A temple near the bus stand built by the Kumaon Regiment, with a gurdwara nearby.

All year30 minEasy

Activities

Upat Golf Course

Play or just walk the open ridge, about 5-6 km from town.

All year1-2 hrsEasy

KRC Museum

The Kumaon Regiment's museum, with medals and war history.

Closed Mondays1 hrEasy

Forest walks

Walk the quiet cantonment roads through pine and oak.

Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov1-3 hrsEasy

Things to Do in Ranikhet: FAQs

Can tourists play at Upat Golf Course?

The course is run by the army. Visitors can usually walk around, and playing is sometimes allowed for a fee; check locally.

Why are there so many bells at Jhula Devi?

Devotees tie a bell when their wish is fulfilled, as thanks to the goddess.

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