Ranikot is significant religiously and historically, in addition to its natural beauty. There was a palace at Ranikot at one point in time, according to legend. It hasn’t been confirmed yet, though. According to local elders, royals, particularly monarchs, used to come here to repose.

There are numerous hiking paths that lead to this location. Suryabinayak-Ranikot-Aashapuri, Suryabinayak-Ranikot-Phulchoki, and Suryabinayak-Ranikot-Lankuri Bhanjyang are a few of them, with Ranikot serving as the halfway. The bizarre vista of the Langtang mountain range and the Kathmandu valley may also be enjoyed from here.

Similarly, at Ranikot, there is a Bagh Bhairav Idol. Every year on the full moon days of Baisakh and Mangsir, ritual fairs are conducted there.

Since it is surrounded by dense forests, this location is also ideal for bird watching. Rare birds such as the spiny babbler have recently been discovered in the area. As a result, the Panauti municipality has designated this area as a bird conservation zone.

Although there is currently no structure at Ranikot, the remains of old bricks may be seen. Ranikot has also made headlines because there are plans to build an open zoo in the neighborhood.

There are numerous more attractions on the road to Ranikot, most of them are religious in nature, such as the Suryabinayak temple, which is 7.2 kilometers from Ranikot.

Similarly, the Doleshwar Mahadev temple, which is also considered the head of Kedarnath, one of Hinduism‘s four Dhams, is another famous religious site on the way to Ranikot. Locals refer to it as Siparu Mahadev.