Nanda
Devi Mela : Nanda Devi Mela is a fair
of great religious and cultural significance.
It is held at Nanda Devi Temple in September to
commemorate the memory of goddesses, Nanda and
Sunanda. It is said to have started in Kumaon,
during the reign of Raja Kalyan Chand in the 16th
century. Nanda means prosperity and well being.
Nanda Devi Mela is held as a symbol of prosperity,
both material and spiritual, of the hill regions.
The Nanda Devi Mela is held at Almora, Nainital,
Nauti, Dandidhara, Munsyari & Ranikhet, of
which the Almora and Roopkund fairs are the most
famous.
Upat and Kalika : With one of
the best 9 hole golf links in the country, Upat
is a boon to the enthusiast. With the added attraction
of private orchards, it is 5.6 km away. Just one
kilometre from Upat is Kalika with its famous
temple to the Goddess Kali. It also has good forest
nursery. A beautiful snowcapped mountain peak
is available on the other side of the golf link
at Upat.
Chaubatia : As the name implies,
these are four, fruit gardens, with a Government
Fruit Research Centre, complete with a fruit sales
depot and cafeteria. It is 10 kilometres from
Ranikhet.
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