Mukteshwar
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Mukteshwar

A peaceful ridge-side mountain village known for orchards, forest air, Himalayan views, and slow Kumaon stays.

Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationNainital, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude2,171 m
Place typeVillage
Best seasonMarch to June and September to November are ideal. Winter is crisp and beautiful. Monsoon…

About the place

The feeling of Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar is a scenic hill village in Nainital district, known for fruit orchards, forest roads, temple views, and peaceful stays. It is best for travellers who want quiet mornings, short walks, photography, and a less commercial mountain experience.

How to reach

Your way to Mukteshwar

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Mukteshwar

By road
Distance
531 km
Drive time
13 h 55 min
Climb
+1,799 m
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  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 24 km · 45 min · Highway
  3. Haridwar314 m · Haridwar
  4. 9 stops along the way456 km · 11 h 5 minRoorkee · Muzaffarnagar · Meerut +6
    1. 31 km · 50 min · Highway
      Roorkee
    2. 54 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Muzaffarnagar
    3. 57 km · 1 h 10 min · Highway
      Meerut
    4. 46 km · 1 h · Connection under review
      Ghaziabad
    5. 35 km · 50 min · Highway
      Hapur
    6. 88 km · 2 h · Highway
      Moradabad
    7. 55 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Kashipur
    8. 28 km · 45 min · Highway
      Ramnagar
    9. 30 km · 50 min · Highway
      Kaladhungi
    10. 32 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
  5. Nainital2,084 m · Nainital
  6. 11 km · 30 min · Hill road
  7. Bhowali1,706 m · Nainital
  8. 14 km · 35 min · Hill road
  9. Ramgarh1,789 m · Nainital
  10. 26 km · 1 h · Hill road
  11. MukteshwarArrive · 2,171 m · Nainital

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