Ghorakhal
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| Ghorakhal | |
|---|---|
| town | |
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  Ghorakhal | |
| Coordinates: 29°24′0″N 79°28′7″E / 29.40000°N 79.46861°ECoordinates: 29°24′0″N 79°28′7″E / 29.40000°N 79.46861°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Nainital |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Ghorakal is the place situated in the Nainital district of the Uttarakhand state of India. Ghorakhal means pond for water to horses. It is the picturesque site at the height of more than 2000 mts.
It is situated near Bhowali and is the seat for Army school, known as Sainik School Ghorakhal, established in 1966 at the Ghorakhal Estate of the Nawab of Rampur. The famous Golu Devta temple is situated on a hill above overlooking the school.[1]
References
- ↑ Ghorakhal Official website of Nainital district.
External links
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Ghorakhal travel guide from Wikivoyage - Golu Devta Temple at wikimapia
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