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It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2286 meters (7500 feet), 51 km from Nainital. Mukteshwar is the abode of a saint — Shri Mukteshwar Maharaj ji — who lived at the Top Cottage Temple where his samadhi is. One of his disciples, Swami Sanshudhanand ji, now stays there. The whole temple complex is a Tapovan and an ideal place for meditation.

Best time to visit

Round the year, as the hill station has a very pleasant temperature. During the summer season, from March to May the weather is pleasant enough for sightseeing and the trees are full of fruits. During the monsoon months between July and September, Mukteshwar receives heavy rainfall hence avoid visiting it during this time.