Attraction of Mukteshwar
The unexplored heaven of Uttarakhand, Mukteshwar is a small town perched at an altitude of about 2287 metres above sea level, atop the Kumaon hills in Nainital district. For stunning views of the mighty Himalayas, taste of the pahadi aloo (potato) grown on terrace gardens, a break from the chaos and noise of city life, you must make a trip to this magical land. We’ll give you three reasons to put Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand on your travel list: Gods & demons Legend has it that Lord Shiva killed a demon king here and granted him salvation. That’s how Mukteshwar got its name. Mukteshwar temple, located on top of the Chauli ki Jali hills, is 350 years old and believed to be the place where the Pandavas asked Lord Shiva for salvation. You don’t have to be religiously inclined to appreciate the serenity and beauty of this place. It offers splendid views of the Kumaon Himalayas peaks like the Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and also the mighty peaks of Adi Nampha of Nepal. The town is a