Tarikhet is a solitary village located near the sister village of Ranikhet which literally suggests ‘Queen’s Meadow’. This quaint village is located about 8 km from Ranikhet, en route Ramnagar.
Tarikhet Village, Photo: S Roy Biswas
The major attractions of this place are the small hut known as Gandhi Kuti, where Mahatma Gandhi awaited his stay during the freedom struggle. The village of Tarikhet was the center of all the major activities related to the freedom struggle.
Tarikhet Village is located in Ranikhet ( between Ranikhet and Ramnagar).
Tarikhet village is located at a distance of 8kilometres form Ranikhet on the Nainital- Ranikhet road. Tourists and visitorscan easily reach Tarikhet as local buses and shared cabs are easily available from Ranikhet towards Tarikhet. Nearest railway station is located at Kathgodam, some 82 kms away from Tarikhet. Closest airport is situated in Pantnagar, at a distance of 117 kms from Tarikhet.
