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