Ranikhet Corbett Tour Package

Ranikhet Corbett Tour Package

Ranikhet is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India, which is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Ranikhet literally means “Queen's meadow”. Ranikhet is a beautiful travel destination that attracts a big number of tourists every year. The perfect beauty of the place makes the tour quite enjoyable for the visitors. The charm and blessed beauty of the place make travellers feel spellbound. Ranikhet attracts numbers of tourists for its amazing fold of natural essence and beauty. The chirruping of birds, the varied noises and smell of the regional flora, make this place a captivating destination for the visitors. Natural treks, astonishing views of snow covered peak including Nanda Devi Peak, offer a pleasing experience to the tourists. These specialities make this place a perfect holiday spot, where the tourists can explore different beautiful landscapes.

Jim Corbett National Park is the first national park in the Asian continent. The park has got its name from a hunter turned conservationist Edward James Corbett. He was the one who contributed a lot towards the establishment of the park. Further, this park was set up to save the critically endangered feline species – the Royal Bengal Tiger. It was the very place where Project Tiger was launched in 1973. Presently Corbett is a home to various species of fauna and flora. you to the Garjiya Devi Temple and Corbett Museum. The Corbett Museum is the place where the hunts, hunting equipments and many other articles of E. James Corbett are preserved. It was originally the home of Jim Corbett.

Day 01: Delhi – Ranikhet (aprox 352Km/ 8 hrs)

Pickup from Delhi Railway Station/Airport, drive to Ranikhet. 352 Kilometer by road. Check in to Ranikhet Hotel / Resort. Rest and relax for the day. Overnight stay at Hotel / Resort.

Day 02: Ranikhet

Morning after breakfast proceeds toward Sightseeing trip to places like Chaubatia, Jhoola Devi, Ram Mandir, Upat & Golf Course. Overnight at Ranikhet Hotel / Resort.

Day 03: Ranikhet – Corbett (approx. 184km/ 5 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive from Ranikhet to Corbett National Park. On arrival check in to your pre booked hotel and relax. Later in afternoon drive to Corbett National Park enjoy the WILDLIFE, FLORA AND FAUNA in the Jim Corbett Park. Overnight Stay in Hotel.

Day 4: Corbett - Delhi (280kms/ 7hrs)

After early breakfast, Visit Corbett National Park, Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest domestic airport is Pantnagar Airport (Airport Code: PGH), situated approximately 108 km south of Ranikhet (around 3 hours scenic drive via Kathgodam, Bhowali, and Khairna). Regular flights connect Pantnagar to New Delhi (IGI) and Dehradun. Alternatively, New Delhi International Airport (DEL) is 345 km away.

By Train:

Kathgodam Railway Station (Station Code: KGM) is the nearest railhead, located 75 km from Ranikhet (about 2.5 hours drive via NH-109 through scenic mountain passes). Key direct trains include:

• New Delhi – Kathgodam Shatabdi Express (Train 12040/12039): High-speed daytime premium train arriving in Kathgodam in 5.5 hours.
• Ranikhet Express (Train 15014/15013): Dedicated daily overnight express from Jaisalmer, Jaipur, and Old Delhi Junction (DLI) directly to Kathgodam.
• Kathgodam Express / Uttar Sampark Kranti (Train 15035/15036): Daily direct service from New Delhi.
• Taxis and shared cabs operate round-the-clock from Kathgodam Station to Ranikhet.

By Road:

Ranikhet enjoys well-maintained national and state highway connectivity from Delhi NCR and northern cities:

• From Delhi NCR (~345 km / 7 to 7.5 hours): Drive via Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NE-3), NH-9 through Hapur, Moradabad bypass, Rampur, Rudrapur, Haldwani, Kathgodam, Bhowali, Khairna bridge, and Ranikhet.
• State & Private Buses: Direct regular and luxury Volvo AC buses operate daily from ISBT Anand Vihar, New Delhi, to Ranikhet Central Bus Stand.

Ranikhet offers a delightful combination of military heritage museums, high-altitude golf grounds, sacred bell temples, fruit orchards, and colonial lake reservoirs:

1. Ranikhet Golf Course / Upat Golf Grounds (Asia's Highest 9-Hole Meadow Course)

Located 6 km from Ranikhet at Upat (altitude 1,830 m), the Ranikhet Golf Course is one of the highest 9-hole natural golf links in Asia. Maintained meticulously by the Indian Army, this lush emerald meadow is framed by dense pine forests and offers breathtaking views of the snow-clad Trishul peak. Visitors can take putting lessons, enjoy leisurely meadow walks, and relax at the historic colonial clubhouse.

The Scenic Emerald Fairways of Asia's Highest Golf Course at Upat, Ranikhet

2. Jhula Devi Temple (8th Century Wish-Fulfilling Shrine of Brass Bells)

Situated 7 km from town on the Chaubatia road, the Jhula Devi Temple is an 8th-century shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is seated on a wooden cradle (Jhula). According to legend, the deity appeared in a shepherd's dream to protect the village from man-eating wild beasts. Devotees tie solid brass bells to express gratitude when their prayers are answered, resulting in a mesmerizing canopy of thousands of brass bells creating a melodious chime in the breeze.

Jhula Devi Temple — 8th Century Sacred Shrine Festooned with Devotional Brass Bells, Ranikhet

3. Chaubatia Apple Orchards & Government Fruit Garden (265-Acre Fruit Glade)

Perched at an altitude of 2,050 meters (10 km from Ranikhet), Chaubatia Orchards is a sprawling 265-acre Government fruit research garden famous for cultivating over 36 varieties of organic apples, plums, peaches, apricots, and chestnuts. Offering sweeping views of Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Nilkanth peaks, visitors can stroll through flowering fruit alleys and buy fresh organic fruit jams, apple juices, and pure honey on-site.

Chaubatia Fruit Orchards — 265-Acre Organic Apple and Fruit Glade, Ranikhet

4. Haidakhan Babaji Temple & Ashram (Chiliyanaula)

Located 4.5 km from Ranikhet at Chiliyanaula, the Haidakhan Babaji Temple was established by the revered mystic spiritual guru Haidakhan Maharaj. Built with pristine white marble and traditional temple shikhara architecture, the ashram is renowned for its Italian-style garden, quiet meditation halls, and panoramic vistas of the snow-clad Nanda Devi range during sunrise and sunset.

Haidakhan Babaji Temple Complex Overlooking the Majestic Himalayas at Chiliyanaula

5. Majhkhali Himalayan Viewpoint (Unobstructed Snow Ridge - 12 km)

Situated 12 km from Ranikhet on the Almora highway, Majhkhali is a picturesque hamlet celebrated for offering the closest and most dramatic unobstructed panoramic view of Mount Trishul and the surrounding snowy peaks. Surrounded by rolling green valleys and terraced farms, it is a favored destination for landscape artists, bird watchers, and honeymooners.

6. Kumaon Regimental Centre (KRC) Museum & War Memorial

Maintained with military precision by the Indian Army's Kumaon and Naga Regiments, the KRC Museum showcases a storied collection of war trophies, captured enemy weaponry (from the 1962 Sino-Indian War, 1965 & 1971 Indo-Pak Wars, and Kargil conflict), gallantry medals (including Param Vir Chakra citations of Major Somnath Sharma and Major Shaitan Singh), and historical military uniforms.

7. Mankameshwar Temple & Cantonment Gurdwara

Built in 1978 by the Kumaon Regiment near Ranikhet bus stand, Mankameshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Saraswati, and Lord Rama. Surrounded by towering pine trees and an adjacent historic military Gurdwara, it offers a peaceful spiritual ambiance for soldiers and travelers alike.

8. Bhalu Dam (Colonial 1903 British Pine Reservoir)

Constructed in 1903 by the British administration as the primary water supply for the cantonment, Bhalu Dam is an artificial lake nestled inside deep pine and oak woods 3 km below Chaubatia. Accessible via a scenic 3 km downhill forest trek, it is a peaceful spot for wilderness picnics and bird photography.

9. Tarikhet Heritage Village & Gandhi Kuti (Historic Freedom Trail)

Located 8 km from Ranikhet, Tarikhet was an active center during India's independence movement. It features Gandhi Kuti, the historic wooden cottage where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his tour of Kumaon in 1929, along with the ancient Goljyu Devta Temple.