Ramnagar town was established and inhabited by Commissioner H. Ramsay between 1856 and 1884. A municipal board in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, it is the gateway to the Corbett National Park. The town is also a gateway to western Kumaon and Chamoli. Apart from this, with the nearby town of Haldwani, it is also the commencement point of Kumaon Hills.In the town, tea gardens were developed during the British Rule. However, the town has gained extensive fame today because of its international 'litchi farming'. Tourists visiting the national park can also find many lodging options in the town like hotels, lodges, guesthouses and resorts.