| Around Ramgarh:
Nainital is just 26kms away, where you can visit the famous Naina Devi Temple located on the shores of the Naini Lake, the Church of St. John in the Wilderness, the Governor's House, and catch scintillating views from Snow View, Naina Peak and Tiffin Top.
Bhimtal Lake, 22kms from Nainital is larger than the Naini Lake and is a popular boating and picnic spot. Also see Bhimeshwar, the temple complex dating back to the 17th century.
You could also visit Mukteshwar, 26kms from Ramgarh, and see the ancient temple of Shiva, the Chauthijalli rock formations and the Angora wool sheep farm.
Tourism Info:
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
3/3 Industrial Area, Patelnagar
Dehradun- 248 001
Uttarakhand
Tel: 91-135-2624147, 2721289
A picturesque hillstation and a popular tourist haunt, Ramgarh is located at an altitude of 1,789 mts on the Himalayan foothills. Known for its orchards of plums, apples, peaches and apricots, it was once home to the English army. Ramgarh is a great place for those seeking peace and solitude, and is said to have been a favourite place of Rabindranath Tagore, who also set up an ashram here.
This is a destination where you can enjoy long walks amidst beautiful serene surroundings and the many orchards. The captivating sunsets and sunrise, and stunning views of the snowcapped mountains are the main highlight here.
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