The name Mukteshwar is a derivation of two Sanskrit words -
one is "mukhti" that means eternal life and the other
"ishwar" which stands for God, pointing to Lord Shiva. Mukteshwar is
also spiritually or religiously known as Mukteshwar Dham. It is a tranquil and
peaceful city and one of the busiest pilgrimage destinations in Nainital district
of Uttarakhand State. This spiritual site is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Both
pilgrims as well as tourists visit this holy place in good numbers.
It is a hilly region comprising of beautiful fruit
orchards and wonderous coniferous forests.Deriving its name from the name of
Lord Shiva, it is a beautiful tourist destination situated at a height of 7500
feet above the sea level in the Kumaon hills.
It is picturesquely located in the lap of Kumaon hills. The
entire region is circled with the dense fruit orchards and forests. This
beautiful places was also discovered during the British era.
The evergreen forests and deciduous woodlands are home to
the Himalayan ruby throat, white-crested laughing thrush, red-billed leothrix,
black winged kite and a host of other mountain birds.
It is a calm and peaceful town that
offers enchanting views of the amazing surroundings.
It is a natural scenic beauty and gives the enchanting view
of Himalayan’s second highest peak Nanda Devi. As it is a hilly area the
agriculture here consists of fruit orchards and the potato fields .
The second highest mountain-peak of India, Nanda Devi, is
also visible from Mukteshwar. The other ranges one can see from Mukteshwar are
Neelkantha (Blue-throated Shiva), Trishul (Shiva’s Trident), Nanadaghunti (the
Veil of the Goddess), and the Panchuli Group.
There is also a Renewable Park developed by The Energy and
Resources Institute, which use solar electricity for most of its electricity
needs. As the case in anywhere else in India, recently, the town has
experienced some construction activity and townships have begun to mushroom in
and around Mukteshwar.
Himalayas along with the lovely Pine and Deodar forests.
Enjoy the beauty of sunrise and sunset at Bright End Corner.
How to Reach
By Air
Nearest airport is at Pantnagar, which is 111 km away.
Another airport where travellers can fly to is the Jolly Grant airport at
Dehradun. One can hire a taxi from the airport to reach Mukteshwar.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is at Kathgodam, 72 km, from where
buses and taxis are available for Mukteshwar. There are regular trains that
connect Kathgodam from Delhi.
By Bus
Mukteshwar is well connected to other cities in the state by
road. Mukteshwar is 350 km from Delhi, a drive of about 8-9 hours via Nainital,
53 km away or Haldwani, 49 km away.
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