Ramnagar, Gateway town to Corbett National Park in Nainital district, India.
Ramnagar is a town in Nainital district at the Himalayan foothills that spreads along the Kosi River for several kilometers. Located roughly 65 kilometers from Nainital at about 345 meters elevation, it serves as the main entry point for visitors heading to Corbett National Park.
The town was founded in 1850 by British commissioner Sir Henry Ramsay, who developed tea gardens across the region under colonial rule. The name reflects its founder and marks an important period of British influence in the Himalayan foothills.
The Garjiya Devi Temple sits on a rock outcrop in the Kosi River and draws many pilgrims, especially during Kartik Poornima. The festival brings worshippers together to honor the goddess in a setting that feels both sacred and connected to the river.
The town has a railway station with direct links to major cities and offers more than 100 accommodation options for different budgets. It is straightforward to reach Corbett National Park from here, and most services and facilities are accessible near the river area.
The Sita Bani Temple marks where Hindu tradition holds that Goddess Sita entered the earth, making it a major pilgrimage site. The temple sits in a quiet wooded area along the river, away from the busier part of town.
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