By road
~51 km from Nainital
North India · Uttarakhand
Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand
Himalayan views from a Kumaon ridge · ~51 km from Nainital
Getting there
By rail
Kathgodam, ~62km
By air
Pantnagar Airport, ~95km
Best time to visit
March to June and October to December — clear Himalayan views
Don't miss
Chauli Ki Jali
Mukteshwar Dham
Bhalu Gaad waterfall
Sitla
Things to do
Rock climbing and rappelling at Chauli Ki Jali
Orchard walks
Sunrise views of the high peaks
Where to eat
What to pack
Warm layers, walking shoes
A quieter corner
Bhalu Gaad waterfall, a forest walk away
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mukteshwar?
March to June and October to December — clear Himalayan views. What to pack: Warm layers, walking shoes.
How do I get to Mukteshwar?
The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, ~95km. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, ~62km.
What is there to do in Mukteshwar?
Rock climbing and rappelling at Chauli Ki Jali, orchard walks, sunrise views of the high peaks. A quieter find: Bhalu Gaad waterfall, a forest walk away.
What should I eat in Mukteshwar?
Kumaoni food, bhatt ki churkani and fresh fruit from the orchards.
About Mukteshwar
- Mountains
- Forest
Where it is
Mukteshwar is a village in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India, high in the Kumaon Hills at about 2,171 m, 51 km from Nainital.
History
The village takes its name from the old Mukteshwar Dham temple to Shiva on its ridge. In the 1890s the British set up a veterinary research institute here, which still stands, and the area became known for its orchards.
People
Mukteshwar's people speak Kumaoni and Hindi and many work in the orchards and small farms of the ridge; the village is quiet, with homestays and cottages scattered through the forest.
Known for
- Views of the Himalayan peaks
- The cliffs of Chauli Ki Jali
- The Mukteshwar Dham temple
- Fruit orchards
Did you know?
On a clear day the ridge at Mukteshwar shows a long sweep of the high Himalaya, including Nanda Devi.
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