Mid-range Heritage hotel · Mukteshwar
The Ramgarh Bungalows
Neemrana's set of restored 19th-century cottages at Ramgarh, about 25 km before Mukteshwar, stands among orchards that supply its own jams. Quiet, old-fashioned and well suited to writers and slow stays.
Photo: ParthaPratimNath · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsNeemrana Hotels restores old buildings across India, and at Ramgarh it runs a group of colonial-era cottages in Malla Ramgarh, about 35 km from Nainital on the road to Mukteshwar. The Old Bungalow is the oldest building in Ramgarh and was once a dak bungalow, a halt for officials and post on horseback. Other cottages are spread across the slope.
The orchards around the bungalows grow apricots, plums, peaches, pears and apples in summer, and the estate makes jams from them. Meals include Kumaoni dishes and breakfasts outdoors facing the hills. Ramgarh's links with the poet Mahadevi Verma and with Rabindranath Tagore make it a natural base for a writing retreat, and Mukteshwar's temple and cliffs are a short drive away.
Why we use it
- Restored 19th-century cottages with character
- Orchard setting with home-made jams
- Quiet base for writers and long stays
Best for
The photo shows Mukteshwar, not the property itself.
Around the stay
Mukteshwar
Mukteshwar is a ridge-top village at 2,171 m, 51 km from Nainital, known for its Shiva temple, the Chauli ki Jali cliffs, apple and apricot orchards around Ramgarh and long snow views. It suits workations, couples and slow weekends. Two to three nights is right, and it is one of the likelier places in Kumaon to see snow.
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Mukteshwar Dham and the Chauli ki Jali cliffs
The old Shiva temple that gave Mukteshwar its name sits at the top of the ridge, and the overhanging cliffs of Chauli k…
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Rappelling and rock climbing at Mukteshwar
Local operators set fixed ropes on the cliffs near Chauli ki Jali for rappelling, short rock climbs and a zipline. It i…
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Ramgarh orchards and the writers' hills
Ramgarh, on the road between Bhowali and Mukteshwar, is Kumaon's fruit belt, with apple, apricot, plum and peach orchar…
Questions
About The Ramgarh Bungalows
Where are the Ramgarh Bungalows?
In Malla Ramgarh on the Bhowali–Mukteshwar road, about 35 km from Nainital and 25 km before Mukteshwar.
What is special about the Ramgarh Bungalows?
They are restored colonial cottages, including an old dak bungalow, set in orchards that produce fruit for the estate's jams. The setting is quiet and suited to long, slow stays.
When is the best time to stay at Ramgarh?
April for blossom, June to August for fruit, and October to December for clear views. Winters are cold, so check heating when booking.
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