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Ranikhet is 59 kms from Nainital. It is believed that the hill resort of Ranikhet derives it name from the Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sukherdev, the local ruler. The queen was awe-struck by the beauty of the place. The place that she decided to stay there, and the place came to be known as Ranikhet i.e. the queen's field. |
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| § Mukteshwar |
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Situated at an altitude of 2286 meters on Bhowali Devidhura road, Mukteshwar is a small hill station covered with a thick wooded forest and offers a majestic view of the Himalaya. Near Mukteshwar is a stone hole of Chauli Ki Jali, dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
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| § Harishtal& Lokhantal |
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These lakes are situated at a distance of 72 kms from Nainital in the Okalkanda developments block near the village Gotia. The two lakes are at a distance of 1 km from each other and both have a surface area of about 2 sq. kms each. One has to walk 5 kms from Khansyu in order to reach these lakes. |
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| § Naina Peak |
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The heighest peak around Nainital, is at a height of 2610 meters, 5.5 kms from Nainital, commands a captivating view of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges. On a clear day, a wide range of the snow-clad Himalaya is visible and one can have a bird's-eye view of Nainital. One can either trek or go on horse back. |
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