Ramgarh is a peaceful hill village near Nainital famous for its vast orchards of apples, peaches, plums and apricots, which earn it the nickname “Fruit Bowl of Kumaon.” Terraced hillsides covered with fruit trees, scattered colonial-era bungalows and boutique stays create a soft, rural landscape that feels far quieter than the main tourist towns. Clear skies, views towards the Himalaya and blooming orchards in spring and summer make Ramgarh ideal for slow travel, writers, artists and anyone seeking a calm base in the lake district.
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History & highlights
Ramgarh’s development as a hill retreat goes back to the British era, when bungalows and estates were established here as a quiet alternative to Nainital; some of these have been restored as heritage “Writer’s Bungalows,” recalling a time when authors and officials used the village as a summer refuge. Over decades, the success of fruit orchards transformed the local economy, and Ramgarh became known throughout Kumaon for its quality temperate fruits. In recent years, tourism and hospitality have grown around this orchard heritage, with homestays, small resorts and farm-stays allowing visitors to experience the old hill-station feel and agricultural lifestyle together.
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