MUKTESHWAR

Mukteshwar is quite paradise at 7513 ft.above sea level in upper Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal, 351 Km. NE of Delhi. Ideal for a brief sojourn, this slumbering hamlet perched a top a ridge soaring 7500 fts in the sky exudes a charm unrivalled by any other place in the Kumaon hills. Take a walk amidst the conifer forests and apple, peach, plum and apricot orchards and watch the Himalayan snow peaks play hide-and-seek with the clouds. 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.

Adventure Activities

• Rock Climbing
• Trekking
• Camping

Where to Stay

• Mountain Trail, in village Sargakhet.
• Somerset Lodge, also in Sargakhet
• Camp Purple (tented accommodation) a seasonal camp.
• KMVN Rest House

Mukteshwar Temple

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. During the festivals specially Shivratri, the Temple is the Hub of much revelry. Climb a flight of stone steps up to the Temple and the Ashram near by, and pay your respects amidst breathtaking views.

Chauthi jaali

After you take in the views at the Mukteshwar temple, walk down to Chauthi Jaali. A magnificent rocky cliff jutting 500 ft out of the hillside. Leaning over the slanting rocks on the edge of this cliff, you can look all the way down to the base of mountain, and to Ramgarh below

Indian Veterinary Research Institute

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.

Best season

March to June and post monsoon avoiding winter months.