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Mukteshwar is a hill station in nainital district Uttarakhand with its own unique charm and Himalayan view. It is  famous for the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar Reserve Forest and the Mukteshwar Temple. Its calm climate and panoramic view of the Himalayas make it a splendid hill resort. Mukteshwar is at an altitude of 2,315 m Mukteshwar is nature's Gift  Several snow- covered peaks stand in a  row, over 300 kms. in length, shining against the azure sky making the horizon as seen from Mukteshwar and enviable spectacle. The glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sunrays turn them into crimson and gold.if you want to do nothing but only admire the panoramic beauty of the snow covered Himalayas and leisurely walks through the green grass paths of the hills Mukteshwar is the best place with many hotels and resorts. Mukteshwar Temple  is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a Shivlinga made of white marble. Mukteshwar was established in 1898 by the Britishers as research and education institute and the project comes as (IVRI. The campus of the institute has various departments for Research, Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Bacteriology along with a library and a museum.One can visit by taking the permission.

Places of Interest :

Mukteshwar Temple :The Mukteshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 2,315 m above sea level and is accessible by stone stairs. It has a marvelloous Shivlinga all in white marble. The idols of other God and Goddess Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Ganesh, Nandi and Hanuman surround the Shivlinga.

Chauti Jaali: Near to Mukteshwar temple is Chauti Jaali, a natural latticework on the rock. There is a belief that women who cannot conceive are blessed with a child after touching this jaali.

Indian Veterinary Institute: Established in 1898, Indian Veterinary Institute comprises of a large campus with various departments like Research, Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Bacteriology. 

Methodist Church: The Church lies on the narrow path that has been cut in rock and polished over the years by the people who walk over this place to visit the church. The church is homely keeping in line with the old colonial structures around the city.

Sitla 5 K from Mukteshwar Sitla Estate is located at a height of 7000 ft in the Kumoun region of the Himalayas Spread over 39 acres consisting of dense oak and pine trees, it has a British stone bungalow of over hundred years old, To have an enchanting view of the beautiful and reverberating majestic scenes of Himalayas, tourists come in the midst of verdant orchards in the Kumaon area close to Mukteshwar,many resort and hotel are avaliable in Sitla.

General Info :

Altitude :	2,315 m above sea level
Temperature	Maximum 27 Degree Minium 10 Degree
Distance :	Delhi 350 kms, Haldwani 60 Km ,Nainital 45 Kms
Established	i1898 by the Britishers as research and education institute