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Rabindra Nath Tagore and Mahadevi Verma spent a long time in Ramgarh, which is on an altitude of 1784 mts. and 26 kms, from Nainital and also famous for its juicy fruits apples, plum, apricot and peaches.

Besides Mahadevi Verma's house, the Aurobindo Ashram is another place worth visiting at Ramgarh. The Arya Samaj and a school were established here by Narayan Swami.

In summer, the jungles of Ramgarh resound with the cry of the Kafal Pakko bird. From, Bhowali one can reach Dhanachuli Bend and Shahar Phatak via Ramgarh or Chafi-Padampuri.

From Dhanachuli one can go to Mukteshwar and Okhalkanda and from Shahar Phatak to Jayanti, Almora, Mornaula, Devidhura, Reetha Sahib, Khetikhan. Lohaghat, Champawat and Mayawati.

Driving from Ramgarh to Lohaohat
Chamoawat one can see the snow - covered Himalayan ranges throughout.

Season:
Round the year

EXCURSIONS:
Mukteshwar: 21 kms. Beautiful Himalayan resort surrounded by fruit orchards. Bhimtal. Sat Tal & Naubuchiya Tal and Nainital adds up to the fun. Bhowali, Jeolibot laden with fruit orchards are the perfect natural interlude.

ACCESSIBILITY

Rail:

Nearest railhead is Kathgodam. 50 kms.

Road:

Ramgarh is well connected to all the major cities & places of interest in the region. Bhowali - 14 kms., Nainital - 25 kms. Kathgodam-51 kms.