About Mukteshwar

An Off-beat Hill Station set amidst the conifer forests and fruit orchards. Mukteshwar offers the most enchanting view of the Himalayas and its snow bound peaks. It is situated at an altitude of 2286 m, 51 km from Nainital. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it was developed by the Britishers as research and education institute (IVRI) in 1893. It is a celebrated scenic spot overlooking the deep valleys rising up to the Himalayan Range. The off-beat hamlet is associated with a legend of Shiva who gifted immortality or Mukti to a demon here, the Century Old temple of Lord Shiva exists on the top of a hillock which is the peak of Mukteshwar. " The most beautiful spot in Kumaon " said Jim Corbett, the world renowned hunter and nature lover came to shoot a tiger here and fell in love with its natural beauty. Away from the popular hill station environ, Mukteshwar is pure magic. Abundant with apple, plum, peach and apricot trees, this place is a hidden beauty, mostly unexplored. Among the major Himalayan peaks visible from Mukteshwar are Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Nandaghunti, Trishul and Panchachuli. The most enchanting thing about Mukteshwar is its serenity and tranquility. The vastness of nature in the background of a boundless sky and mighty Himalayas provides an air, that's oozing out the elixir of life. Surrounding Mukteshwar are NAINITAL, NAUKUCHIATAL, BHIMTAL, ALMORA, RANIKHET, BINSAR, GETHIA, COREBTT NATIONAL PARK, KAUSANI. Mukteshwar is a perfect destination for ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES LIKE ROCK CLIMBING, RAPPELING, TREKKING, CAMPING and much more. The off-beat, serene environs compliment YOGA & MEDITATION. Having a dense conserved forest of approx. 30 Sq.KMs Mukteshwar is a haven for BIRDING. BIRD WATCHING can be enjoyed in groups.

Local Attractions - Mukteshwar is little different from run-of-the-mill hill stations as there is little that is called site-seeing. This has its advantages as this lets a traveller pause and take notice of the scenic beauty around. One can enjoy 180 degree uninterrupted views of the Himalayan snow peaks namely the Neelkantha, the three pronged peaks of the Trishul or the 'trident of the Shiva', Nandaghunti or the 'Veil of the Goddess', Nandadevi, the goddess of bliss & the second highest peak in India and the five-pronged Panchchuli on a clear sunny day. The outdoor, sporty kinds can enjoy Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Flying Fox, Forest / Stream Picnics, Forest / Village Treks, River Crossing and more

Those looking to explore Mukteshwar can visit the Century Old Shiva Temple, popularly known as the Mukteshwar Temple located on top of a hill which comes alive during the annual Shivratri festival. Not too far from the Mukteshwar Temple is the Chauli Ki Jaali, a rocky cliff jutting 500 ft out from the hill and offering splendid views of the mountains and of the town of Ramgarh as well. The cliff has a hole and it is said that if one manages to make a parikrama through it, all his/her wishes will be fulfilled. However one needs to be very careful when doing parikrama. You can visit the Jim Corbett's Bungalow (Now called PWD bungalow) and calm your senses with a panoramic 180 degree view of the Himalaya Range.

Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) is a well-known landmark in Mukteshwar and a place worth visiting. It is a beautiful colonial style campus sprawling amidst a dense coniferous forest. The institute is one of the best veterinary hospitals in the area that takes care of the animals and birds of the area.

Transport
The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, and nearest railway head is at Kathgodam, 60 km from the town, from where vehicular transport is easily available, as also from neighboring towns of Bhimtal, Bhowali, and Nainital