Planning a Trip to Nainital from Ranikhet and back

Windsor Lodge
Aug 8, 2017 · 2 min read

Two of the loveliest hill stations that Uttarakhand houses are Ranikhet and Nainital. Each of these hill stations have a charm of their own, making them very popular amongst tourists. While Nainital has been a popular tourist haunt for many years now, Ranikhet is slowly gaining attention in the tourist map for its unconventional beauty.

Well, if you are touring through Uttarakhand and you wish to visit these two hill stations, you can very easily plan a trip from Ranikhet to Nainital and back. Check out the various hotel deals in Nainital and Ranikhet before you head out on your trip so that you have your accommodation in order at the two places.

Distance between Ranikhet and Nainital

The total distance between Ranikhet and Nainital is about 56kms, and hence, it will take you not more than 2 hours to travel to and fro from these two places.

How to plan out your trip?

Well, if you are wondering how you can plan your trip to Nainital from Ranikhet and back, then here is a basic sketch of a plan that you can refer to-

Day 1 at Ranikhet

Reach Ranikhet as early as possible in the morning and then check in at one of the places which you have booked for your stay. Then, set about to explore the various places of interest within the hill station like the Chaubatia Gardens and the Bhalu Dam. Make sure that you catch a lovely sunset or sunrise at the Chaubatia Gardens. Apart from these there are various other attractions of this place like the Rani Jheel, the Haidakhan Temple, Ashiyana Park and others. Spend the day soaking in the beauty of this place and turn in early.

Day 2 from Ranikhet to Nainital

The next morning set out very early from any one of the cottages in Ranikhet where you had been staying. Make a detour and stop by at the Upat golf course, which is the highest of its kind in Asia. Try to reach Nainital, latest by 9 in the morning. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day touring the various tourist sites here. Do visit the Naini Lake and other attractions like the aerial ropeway, the snow viewpoint, the Mall Road etc.

Day 3 from Nainital to Ranikhet

The next morning catch a sunrise at Dorothy’s seat and then head back in your car from Nainital to Ranikhet!

So now that you have a basic sketch of the plan to visit these two places, start planning your trip today!

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