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Located
24 kms from Ranikhet, Sitlakhet is a
picturesque spot commanding a view of the majestic Himalayas. The forest
area abounds with fruit orchards and herbal plants used in medicines.
Temples
Syahi Devi Temple:
Just about 4 kms. from Sitalakhet is the famous temple of Syahi Devi,
which is the presiding goddess, worshipped by the local people.
Others
Natural Spring:
Nearby is the natural spring from where the first water scheme for Almora
town was initiated some seventy years ago.
Khoont:
Just 2 kms below Sitalakhet is the village Khoont, which is the ancestral
village of late Pt. Govind Vallabh Pant, freedom fighter & former Home
Minister of India.
Ranikhet: (24 kms.)
As the name denotes, it is said that a queen of the hills was so pleased
with the place that she camped near the present site of Ranikhet club and
since then the place is known as Ranikhet. The natural beauty of the place
with its salubrious climate, balmy breeze and the captivating Himalayan
panorama attracts tourists all the year round. The nearby places of
tourist interest are Chaubatiya Gardens, Bhalu Dam, Jhoola Devi Temple,
Ram Mandir, Haida Khan Mandir (Chileanaula), Kalika Temple and Majkhali.
Dwarahat: (64 kms.)
This archaeologically and historically important town is situated on the
Karnaprayag Road from Ranikhet. Once the capital of the Katyuri rajas, it
is famous for its Syalde- Bikhauti fair, held in April every year and for
the group of temples dedicated to Mrityunjaya, Dhwaj, Badnirath, Maniyan,
Kachri Devtas. 6 kms. from Dwarahat is the famous Dronagiri temple.
Air: Nearest airport is Pantnagar, 162 kms. via
Almora.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Kathgodam 125 kms. via Almora (35 kms.).
Road: Well connected with Ranikhet,
Almora and Haldwani.
Local Transport: Taxis, Jeeps, Buses.
KMVN Tourist Bungalow, Sitalakhet.
Private Guest House.
Ranikhet: 24-km
Almora: 35-km
Dwarahat: 64 kms
Pantnagar (via Almora): 162-km
Kathgodam (via Almora): 125 kms
Altitude: 1829 m above sea level.
Clothing: Summer: Light Woollens.
Winter: Heavy Woollens.