subject: Best Time For Trip Mukteshwar,uttrakhand,india. [print this page] Mukteshwar''s 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. The elusive Himalayan Mountain Quail was last seen in the Nainital vicinity near Mukteshwar. Beyond the forests, past fields and farms are lush fruit orchards that grow apples, plums, peaches, apricots and pears. Mukteshwar owes much of its present day status to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, which possesses a large part of the land and most of the deep forests that surround it. Rhesus monkeys and langurs jabber in the trees, deer and birds abound, and the occasional mountain leopard and Himalayan black bear can be spotted. Mukteshwar was a quiet mountain hamlet till the turn of the last century.
Go trekking! With thick coniferous forests, quaint villages and fruit orchards, Mukteshwar offers endless walking opportunities. Submerge in the beauty of the Kumaon Hills!
Historically Speaking
The town of Mukteshwar is associated with a legend of Shiva who gifted immortality or Mukti to a demon that he slew. It was in the forests of the Kumaon region that Jim Corbett hunted half a dozen of the famous man-eating tigers of Kumaon, including the notorious Champawat Tiger and the Panar leopard that had killed hundreds of people.
How to get there by Air
Nearest airport is at Pantnagar, which is 111 km away. One can hire a taxi from the airport to reach Mukteshwar.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest railhead is at Kathgodam, 72 km, from where buses and taxis are available for Mukteshwar.
How to get there by Bus
Mukteshwar is 350 km from Delhi, a drive of about 8-9 hours via Nainital, 53 km away or Haldwani, 49 km away.
Best time to Visit
Mukteshwar is a year-round holiday destination. Summer temperatures range from 27 C to 10C, while in winter it is from 17C to 3C. August and early September are rainy months and can be avoided.
KMVN has a tourist bungalow and there is a District Board guesthouse midway to Nainital where you can stay with permits. Other than this, deluxe cottages, luxury tents and rooms are available at an up-market resort - . Hotels such as the Mountain Trail and Himalayan Resort are also good choices. If you are going for a bit of adventure try one of the the camps
Emergency Number
POLICE: Mukteshwar Police Station : 05942- 286178 HOSPITAL: G.B.Pant Hospital, Nainital : 05942-235388 TOURISM BOARD OFFICE: Nainital Tourist Office : 05964-36209/36356 Oak Park, Nainital
Nearby Places
Sonapani , a pastoral Kumaoni village is about 8 kms away is interesting as you can get a feel of how the Kumaoni culture. Ramgarh, 26 km from Mukteshwar is a quaint town where Noble laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore started writing Gitanjali. the town has blissful fruit orchards.
Bhowali, 40 km is a health resort and makes for agood day outing too. Ghorakhal , 37 km has the temple of Gollu Devta, an important deity of the Kumaonis.
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