Mukteshwar Tourism
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Ideal Duration : 1-2 days
Best Time : October to June
Mukteshwar Tourism
Mukteshwar is a small hill town mostly known for adventure sports such as rock climbing, rappelling etc. and the amazing view of Himalayan ranges you get from there.
Another one of Uttaranchal's beautiful hill stations, Mukteshwar deriving its name from Lord Shiva is complete with fruit orchards, coniferous forests and rolling meadows at a height of 7500 ft. The Indian Veterinary Research Institute campus established in 1893 is located here. You will find the little cottages and homes in Mukteshwar built in quaint Colonial style. Jim Corbett penned the novel "The Man Eaters of Kumaon" here. Mukteshwar allows a breath-taking view of Nanda Devi Peak. TheMukteshwar Templeand Chauli ka Jali are other popular destinations. There is also a Renewable Park developed by The Energy and Resources Institute generating solar electricity for most of its electricity needs.
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What's Great?
Beautiful hill station. Lovely snow capped mountains.
What's not so Great?
Winters are extreme. Difficult to reach.
For Whom
Mukteshwar is a great place for those living in the North and is a must visit when travelling to Jammu and Kashmir.
Itinerary
Day 1-Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit the Brahmeshwara Temple, Indian Veterinary Research Institute and Mukteshwar Inspection Bungalow.Day 2-Visit the Chauli Ki Jali, Mukteshwar Dham and Bhalu Gaad Waterfalls.
Restaurants and Local Food in Mukteshwar
The options for food here will revolve around the menus of your hotels, lodges and restaurants and a few local Dhabas, since there are very few restaurants here. A few places will offer food across various cuisines, though mostly one will find delicious and fresh North-Indian and Kumaoni Cuisines. Just a handful of places also serve Chinese and Continental cuisines. The local delicacies of Uttarakhand that you might find here includeBhaang Ki Khatai, Kappa (a green curry), Sisunak Saag(a dish prepared with green leafy vegetables and many local ingredients), Aloo ke Gutke( a Kumauni potato dish), Rus ( a preparation of many dals)and more.
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Oct-Junis the best time to visit Mukteshwar
Weather in Mukteshwar remains pleasant all through the year, so Mukteshwar is great to visit at any time of the year.
Weather in Mukteshwar
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Mukteshwar in Summer (March - June)
The days are warm and the nights are pretty cool. The temperatures reach a maximum of 27 degrees Celsius.
Mukteshwar in Monsoon (July - September)
Mukteshwar experiences moderate rainfalls. Greenery in this period is wonderful and is a sight to behold.
Mukteshwar in Winter (October - March)
Mukteshwar experiences very heavy snowfall during winters. The temperatures generally range between 3 to 17 degrees Celsius.
Monthly Weather in Mukteshwar
Month
Avg. Minimum (°C)
Avg. Maximum (°C)
January
5
15
February
9
19
March
11
23
April
16
29
May
17
31
June
18
31
July
17
29
August
18
29
September
18
29
October
16
25
November
12
20
December
9
17
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