
Bhowali is an interlude of paradise. At an altitude of 1706 mtrs on the main Haldwani - Almora-Ranikhet road, it is a major health resort known for its breathtaking Himalayan views. Bhowali is situated 11kms away from Nainital City. It is also a major export centre for apples, apricot, plums, pears and other Himalayan fruits.
Right on the motorable road to Kathgodam and Almora, its salubrious air makes it an ideal location for the first T.B. Sanatorium in the State. 4kms from Bhowali is the famous Golu Devta Temple and Ghorakhal Sainik School
Golu Devta : At Ghorakhal, the revered god of the Kumaoni people is placed at a charming place with alluring views of the valley of Bhimtal, and the other lake districts.
Jeolikot: A fascinating hill station and a famous health resort known for fruit orchards, mushrooms, honey and butterflies.
Places around Bhowali
Mukteshwar: At an altitude of 2286 m Mukteshwar is the prettiest Himalayan resort at a distance of about 53 km from Nainital as we move ahead from Ramgarh. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forests it was developed by Britishers as a place of Research and education in veterinary sciences in 1893. It is the celebrated scenic spot overlooking long ranges of Himalayas in north and twinkling lights of Kashipur in the south. On one of the sides you can see glittering lights of Almora and on other side Ramgarh. At this place Gagar Ranges meet Lohukhet Ranges, this makes it a paradise in perfection.
An old Shiva (Mukteshwar Mahadev) temple exists in a spout like rock the highest spot of the locality. Foreign scientists used to call it `Wish Temple`. There are PW.D. Inspection bungalow, a Kumaon Mandai Vikas Nigam rest house and number of private hotels to accommodate visitors. Mukteshwar is a small hamlet offering basic facilities only.
Ramgarh : 14 kms from Bhowali, it is known for its fruit orchards. Well connected by motorable road, this picturesque place at 1789 m has attracted poets and nature lovers, like Rabindranath Tagore and Mahadevi Verma.
How to Reach
Air : The nearest airport is Pant Nagar (71 kms)
Rail : The nearest railhead is Kathgodam (34 kms), which is connected to Delhi and other major cities in Northern India.
Road : Nainital is just half an hour drive from Bhowali. Buses ply after every half an hour. Taxi ply frequently from Nainital (11 kms), Kathgodam (34 kms) and Almora (55 kms).
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