{"id":22202,"date":"2024-07-06T23:13:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-07T04:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=22202"},"modified":"2026-02-02T04:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:38:21","slug":"ranikhet-golf-ground-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/ranikhet-golf-ground-uttarakhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things to Do Near Ranikhet Golf Ground, Uttarakhand"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"105\"><strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"105\">Top 5 Things to Do Near Ranikhet Golf Ground, Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"402\">Nestled in the heart of the Kumaon Himalayas, <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"194\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ranikhet<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is home to one of the most scenic golf courses in India. The <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"280\">Ranikhet Golf Ground<\/strong>, also known as the <strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"320\">Upat Golf Course<\/strong>, is a perfect blend of natural beauty, colonial legacy, and serene mountain life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"543\">Maintained by the <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"437\">Indian Army<\/strong>, this legendary course is not just about golf\u2014it\u2019s a gateway to some of the best experiences in Ranikhet.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"548\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"616\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"616\">Ranikhet Golf Ground (Upat Golf Course): An Iconic Landmark<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"811\">The <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"663\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ranikhet Golf Course<\/span><\/span><\/strong> was established by the British in <strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"706\">1929<\/strong> and sits at an altitude of around <strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"755\">6,000 feet<\/strong>, making it one of the <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"810\">highest golf courses in Asia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"932\">\n<li data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"830\">\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"830\">9-hole course<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"863\">\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"863\">Perfectly manicured fairways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"900\">\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"900\">Surrounded by pine &amp; oak forests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"932\">\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"932\">Snow-capped Himalayan views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"969\">Locally, it\u2019s often referred to as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<li data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"998\">\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"998\"><strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"996\">golf ground ranikhet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1034\">\n<p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1034\"><strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1032\">golf course ground ranikhet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1061\"><strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1061\">golf garden ranikhet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/indias-first-forest-healing-centre-in-ranikhet-uttarakhand\/\">Forest Healing Centre Ranikhet Uttarakhand<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22203\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22203\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ranikhet-Golf-Course.jpg\" alt=\"Ranikhet Golf Ground\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ranikhet Golf Ground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1119\">Top 5 Things to Do Near Ranikhet Golf Ground<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1162\">1. Play Golf Amidst the Himalayas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1223\">The most obvious (and rewarding) activity is golfing itself.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1332\">\n<li data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1270\">Challenging terrain with bunkers &amp; slopes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1296\">Cool mountain climate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1332\">\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1332\">Peaceful, crowd-free atmosphere<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1457\">Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a seasoned golfer, playing at the <strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1421\">Ranikhet golf course<\/strong> is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1462\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1499\"><strong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1499\">2. Visit Kalika Devi Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1623\">Located close to the golf ground, <strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1575\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kalika Devi Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1735\">\n<li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1657\">Peaceful forest surroundings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1697\">Spiritual calm after a game of golf<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1735\">\n<p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1735\">Popular among locals and visitors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1786\">Perfect for adding a spiritual touch to your day.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1791\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1845\"><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1845\">3. Enjoy Scenic Walks Around the Golf Ground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1956\">One of the simplest yet most fulfilling <strong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1928\">things to do near Ranikhet Golf Ground<\/strong> is taking a leisurely walk.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<li data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<p data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1983\">Rolling green meadows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2004\">Pine-scented air<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2043\">Views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2102\">Early mornings and golden-hour evenings are magical here.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2107\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2149\"><strong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2149\">4. Visit Haidakhan Babaji Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2252\">About 5 km from Ranikhet town lies the spiritually powerful <strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2251\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Haidakhan Babaji Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2376\">\n<li data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2324\">\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2324\">Dedicated to Haidakhan Babaji (believed incarnation of Lord Shiva)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2349\">Giant Hanuman statue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2376\">\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2376\">Panoramic valley views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2456\">Meditation here is considered one of the most soulful experiences in Ranikhet.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2519\"><strong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2519\">5. Explore Majhkhali \u2013 A Hidden Himalayan Hamlet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2627\"><strong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2561\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Majhkhali<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a quiet village near the golf ground, ideal for nature lovers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2659\"><strong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2659\">Things to do in Majhkhali:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<li data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2677\">\n<p data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2677\">Village walks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2724\">\n<p data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2724\">Trekking towards Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2761\">\n<p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2761\">Cultural interaction with locals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2784\">\n<p data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2784\">Sunset photography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/babaji-cave-dwarahat-uttarakhand-in-india\/\"> Babaji\u00a0 Cave near Ranikhet, The Spiritual Significance &amp; Historical Accounts<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22205\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22205\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Haidakhan-Babaji-Temple-Ranikhet.jpg\" alt=\"Haidakhan Babaji Temple Ranikhet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Haidakhan Babaji Temple Ranikhet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2852\"><strong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2852\">More Things to Do in Ranikhet (Beyond the Golf Ground)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2882\"><strong data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2882\">Cultural Experiences<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3002\">\n<li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2955\">\n<p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2955\">Watch traditional Kumaoni dances like <strong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2953\">Jhora, Chholiya, Chanchari<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3002\">\n<p data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3002\">Explore local markets and cantonment areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3025\"><strong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3025\">Local Cuisine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3037\">Don\u2019t miss:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<li data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<p data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3079\"><strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3054\">Bal Mithai<\/strong> (iconic Kumaoni sweet)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<p data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3123\"><strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3093\">Singodi<\/strong> (coconut &amp; jaggery dessert)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3151\"><strong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3151\">Outdoor Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3235\">\n<li data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3173\">\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3173\">Trekking &amp; hiking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3200\">\n<p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3200\">Paragliding (seasonal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3218\">\n<p data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3218\">Rock climbing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3235\">\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3235\">Nature walks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3240\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3273\"><strong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3273\">Ranikhet: Queen\u2019s Meadow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3448\">The name <em data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3294\">Ranikhet<\/em> translates to <strong data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3329\">\u201cQueen\u2019s Meadow\u201d<\/strong>, inspired by a legend where Queen Padmini fell in love with this landscape. True to its name, the town is filled with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<li data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3466\">\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3466\">Green meadows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3485\">\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3485\">Fruit orchards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<p data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3511\">Deodar &amp; pine forests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3557\">A perfect escape from crowded hill stations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3562\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3597\"><strong data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3597\">Nearby Natural Attractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3736\">\n<li data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3644\">\n<p data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3644\"><strong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3613\">Bhalu Dam<\/strong> \u2013 peaceful lake amid forests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3686\">\n<p data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3686\"><strong data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3661\">Rani Jheel<\/strong> \u2013 tranquil picnic spot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3736\">\n<p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3736\">Views of <strong data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3736\">Nanda Devi, Trishul &amp; Nanda Ghunti<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3741\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3753\"><strong data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3753\">FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3798\"><strong data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3796\">Q. Ranikhet to Nainital Distance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3827\">\ud83d\udc49 Approx. <strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3827\">60 km by road<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3873\"><strong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3871\">Q. Does Ranikhet Receive Snowfall?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"4009\">\u2744\ufe0f Snowfall is rare\u2014usually once every <strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3926\">2\u20133 years<\/strong> for a short duration.<br data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3951\" \/>For more frequent snow, <strong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3989\">Mukteshwar<\/strong> is a better option.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4014\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4059\"><strong data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4059\">Why Visit Ranikhet Golf Ground Area?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4241\">\n<li data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4108\">\n<p data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4108\">One of the <strong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4106\">highest golf courses in Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4140\">\n<p data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4140\">Calm, uncrowded environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4200\">\n<p data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4200\">Mix of <strong data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4198\">nature, spirituality, culture, and adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4241\">\n<p data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4241\">Ideal for slow travel &amp; rejuvenation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4246\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4265\"><strong data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4265\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4579\">The <strong data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4295\">Ranikhet Golf Ground<\/strong> is far more than a golfing destination\u2014it\u2019s the heart of a peaceful Himalayan experience. From teeing off amidst pine forests to temple visits, village walks, and soulful sunsets, the area around the <strong data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4520\">Ranikhet golf course<\/strong> offers some of the most fulfilling things to do in Kumaon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4720\">If you\u2019re looking for <strong data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4659\">quiet luxury, fresh mountain air, and timeless charm<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ranikhet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ranikhet<\/a>\u2014and its iconic golf ground\u2014will not disappoint \ud83c\udf3f\u26f3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 5 Things to Do Near Ranikhet Golf Ground, Uttarakhand Nestled in the heart of the Kumaon Himalayas, Ranikhet is home to one of the most scenic golf courses in India. The Ranikhet Golf Ground, also known as the Upat Golf Course, is a perfect blend of natural beauty, colonial legacy, and serene mountain life. 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