Mukteshwar - India HillTop Trips - Splendid hills and Majestic retreats

The Hill Resort

Mukteshwar is a spectacular hill resort lying at an altitude of 2,286 m above the sea level in the Kumaon division of the state of Uttaranchal in northern India. Located 42 km from Haldwani, 51 km from Nainital and 395 km from Delhi - Mukteshwar is a beautiful destination which must be visited while holidaying at Uttaranchal. A tour to Mukteshwar will essentially feature an idyllic holiday at this secluded retreat endowed with pleasant weather and breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas.

Associated with a legend of Lord Shiva who gifted immortality or "mukti" to a demon that he slew, Mukteshwar was a quiet mountain hamlet surrounded by fruit orchards and dense coniferous forests. The place gained prominence when the British developed the Indian Veterinary Research Institute here in 1893. Today, the land is a celebrated scenic destination, overlooking the snow-capped Himalayas
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While on tour to Mukteshwar, enjoy scenic vistas of the Himalayan peaks of the 6596m-high Neelkantha (Blue-throated Shiva), the 7120m Trishul (Shiva's Trident), the 7817m Nanadadevi (Goddess of Bliss), 6310m Nanadaghunti (the Veil of the Goddess), and the Panchuli Group.

Elevation

Mukteshwar - 2,286 m.

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Location Details

Mukteshwar is situated at an altitude of 2,286 m above the sea level in the Kumaon division of Uttaranchal. It is 42 km from Haldwani, 51 km from Nainital and 395 km from Delhi.

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How to Reach There and Distances

By Air

The nearest airport is at Pantnagar.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam at a distance of35 km from Mukteshwar.

By Road

Mukteshwar is well connected by surface network with important town and cities like Haldwani, Kathgodam, Nainital, Moradabad, Delhi.

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Best Season to Visit/Weather

Mukteshwar has very pleasant temperature pattern all through the year. Summers during March to May have a maximum temperature of 27 deg C. Winters are cold with temperature varies between 17 deg C to a low 3 deg C. Heavy snowfalls occur during winters. July, August and September are rainy months.

Mukteshwar is beautiful round the year. Summers offers majestic sceneries with the trees heavy with fruits, imposingly snow covered during winters and at the best greeneries during monsoons.

Best time is all through the year, may avoid heavy rainy season and snowy winters. Traffic blocks and flight delays may happen during rainy days and heavy snow falling days

Tourist places near Mukteshwar

Sight Seeing

Mukteshwar is an ideal hill station if you want to do nothing but only admire the panoramic beauty of the Himalayas and leisurely walks through the winding paths of the hills. Mukteshwar Temple is at an altitude of 2,315 m and can be approached by stone stairs. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and has a lingam made of white marble. The idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Ganesh, Nandi and Hanuman surround the lingam. Next to the temple is the Chauli Jali. It is a natural latticework on the rock. It is a belief that barren women are blessed with a child if they touch this jail. Indian Veterinary Research Institute was established in 1898. The campus of the institute has various departments for Research, Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Bacteriology along with a library and a museum. Special permission is required to enter the campus of the institute. How to Reach