Ramgarh Travel Guide

Replete with verdant apple, peach, pear and apricot orchards, Ramgarh, is a picturesque hill station located at a height of 1789 m in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. This lesser-known hill station, situated close to Mukteshwar has breathtaking views which give a grand feast to the eyes, making it a very strong contender of being called one of the most beautiful places in India. Those who are seeking a break from the visit to the popular and crowded hill station can certainly plan a holiday here, as the mountains and land at Ramgarh are still unexplored yet filled with many stories to narrate. Oh, with that thought in mind, do you know, Ramgarh has been a warm host to Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, who is said to have composed several beautiful works of his in the lap of this place. Such is the beauty of Ramgarh, inspirational and unforgettable.

When it comes to enjoying this activity in Ramgarh, people often choose the path that leads to the Mukteshwar temple.

Mukteshwar is situated about 25 km from Ramgarh but there are a few short treks that can be enjoyed by adventure lovers. Ramgarh itself is a very quiet and beautiful place with a lot of vegetation. These components altogether make Ramgarh a good host of many birds such as the Woodpeckers, mynahs, pipits, jungle-fowls, Indian peafowl, and blue whistling thrushes. People enjoy their time and indulge in clicking pictures of these birds and closely observing them.

Our Ramgarh travel guide is overflowing with information on best places to visit and amazing things to do, which makes it quite essential for the travellers looking for an impeccable travelling experience. Also, handcrafted for you are the varied holiday packages by that ensure a vacation unlike any other.

Best Time to Visit Ramgarh

Ramgarh experiences pleasant weather, and therefore is probably so rich in vegetation. The summers are not so hot and as the rainy season approaches, the temperature here dips further. A lot of people visit this place during both these seasons. But still, those who love the cold weather come here in the winter season to enjoy this duration of the year.

Summer

Summers starts from the month of March and stay until May. During this time the temperature swings between a 15 °C and 30 °C in summers. It is accompanied with some cool breeze which keeps the temperature from rising much.
Monsoon

Striking in the month of June, monsoon in Ramgarh stays till the end of August. Ramgarh experiences medium rainfall and the average temperature is 20 °C. This place is blessed with beautiful greenery which gets rejuvenated as the showers start.
Winter

Winters in Ramgarh see a maximum of 10 °C. The temperature dips down to a low of 0 °C when the sunsets making it quite chilly. But still, it is enjoyed by those who love cold weather.

Where to Stay in Ramgarh?

One can find many beautiful cottages and guesthouses for their stay in Ramgarh. Most of the accommodations here will give you a beautiful morning view. The cottages are known for giving a comfortable stay to the visitors. Apart from this, varied hotels and resorts can be found in Mukteshwar, which situated at a short distance from Ramgarh. Since Mukteshwar is more popular amongst tourists, it has been developed to cater different types of tourists with the varied budget.

How to Reach Ramgarh?

Ramgarh enjoys a decent connectivity with most of the important places in Kumaon region by road. However, the nearest airport is also not very far from Ramgarh and neither is the railway station, so in short, it is quite easy to reach this hill station in Kumaon.

By Air

The nearest airport that you will find while coming to Ramgarh is about 76 km away, which is Pantnagar airport. One has to get down here and take a cab to Ramgarh.
By Rail

About 45 kms from Ramgarh is the nearest railway station which is at Kathgodam. This station is well connected to the major cities of India like Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata and many more. There are many trains that run up and down on a regular interval between these terminals.
By Road

Ramgarh is a remote destination but still, it is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Kumaon including Mukteshwar, Nainital, Almora, Haldwani. State buses run to Haldwani, which is the nearest bus junction, and from there one can take a cab to Mukteshwar.