Tunakot village
About Tunakot
Tunakot (टूनाकोट) is a village in Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 1,292 metres above sea level, in the middle hills belt of Kumaon. As the crow flies it is about 40 km from Haldwani and 18 km from Almora, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Ranikhet (8 km). Ranikhet tehsil has 317 villages listed on My Haldwani.
टूनाकोट उत्तराखंड के अल्मोड़ा जिले की रानीखेत तहसील का एक गाँव है। यह समुद्र तल से लगभग 1292 मीटर की ऊँचाई पर स्थित है। हल्द्वानी से इसकी सीधी दूरी लगभग 40 किमी है।
About Almora district
Almora district is often called the cultural heart of Kumaon. Almora town was the capital of the Chand kings, and the district is home to the Jageshwar temple group, the cantonment town of Ranikhet, Binsar wildlife sanctuary and Kumaon’s famous bal mithai.
How to reach Tunakot
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Kathgodam (35 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Pantnagar Airport (60 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Ranikhet (8 km)
- 🚌 From Haldwani: 40 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Haldwani and Kathgodam towards Ranikhet; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
- 🛕 Nearest mandir on our map: Jhula Devi Temple (5 km)
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Pleasant summers (roughly 15–28°C), a wet monsoon, and cold winters with frost and occasional light snow at the higher end.
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November.
Terraced fields, pine and oak forests and stone houses with slate roofs are typical of this belt.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Tunakot
More villages in Ranikhet tehsil
Questions about Tunakot
Where is Tunakot village?
Tunakot is in Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, at 29.5749° N, 79.4705° E.
How far is Tunakot from Haldwani?
About 40 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Tunakot?
Kathgodam railway station, about 35 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport (60 km).
What is the altitude of Tunakot?
About 1,292 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Tunakot?
March to June and September to November. Pleasant summers (roughly 15–28°C), a wet monsoon, and cold winters with frost and occasional light snow at the higher end.
How can I add photos or stories about Tunakot?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Kumaon Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name and tehsil from Wikidata (CC0); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. English spelling is transliterated from Hindi and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.