Uttarakhand Photo Guide II: Ranikhet and Temple Details
A PHOTO JOURNAL / BY VIKAS
Hill roads, temple bells, and light through the trees.
Haridwar, Nainital and Ranikhet, Uttarakhand: plan a photo visit
Riverfront scenes, lake reflections and temple bells connect this multi-stop archive. Haridwar and Kumaon are distinct parts of the journey, so build in a transfer day rather than treating them as nearby attractions.
Suggested time: five or six days including transfers. Open destination map
Key sights and photo ideas
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar — Visit the riverfront respectfully and keep clear of bathing areas.
- Naini Lake, Nainital — Leave time for a slow lakeside walk.
- Jhoola Devi Temple, Ranikhet — Observe the bells and wooded setting where photography is permitted.
A suggested itinerary
- Day 1: settle in Haridwar and visit the riverfront. Day 2: allow for the onward transfer to Nainital.
- Day 3: explore the lake. Day 4: transfer towards Ranikhet and rest.
- Day 5: visit the temple area and a local viewpoint. Keep the final day for the return journey or weather buffer.
Travel and photography tips
- Confirm transfer plans and current hill-road conditions before booking tight connections.
- Ask before photographing worshippers and keep distance from wildlife.
- Cloud can hide the peaks; forest trunks and temple details make good alternatives.
Photographs by Vikas. Original post: 2010-01-26; the publication date is not a confirmed visit date. This suggested route is researched planning advice, not a record of the original trip. Sources checked 2026-10-10: haridwar.nic.in, uttarakhandtourism.gov.in, almora.nic.in. Check current access and booking details before travelling.
Until the next somewhere.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY VIKAS
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