Recently one of my blogger friend asked for itinerary kinda stuff on Mukteshwar, I thought of why not posting that reply here. Anyways Mukteshwar post was pending for a while.
Its doable in 2 nights kinda stay as well as one entire day is also sufficient.
Bit about Mukteshwar: Mukteshwar is very very tiny spot, its 90% covered by IVRI institute so there are NO hotels/resorts in Mukteshwar, all the hotels are located before/on the way to Mukteshwar (say 5/6 km before the actual place). No Mall road. No Souvenir Shops. No Fancy Coffee shops. Nothing. Just NATURE and NATURE. Go for a walk and roam around and Relax :)
Well, you are going there in month which is the beginning of the season period for all hoteliers, camp, resort guys, so most probably the rates will be much higher. (The season starts after 15April onwards)
The place where we stayed is Mountain trail which is not bad in terms of room space, hygiene, view, service, people etc. Rest of the hotels also has similar price range. http://www.mountaintrail.com/ its in Sargakhet.
There is famous Shiv Mandir and Cliff in Mukteshwar gives very scenic view and its doable in half day. We actually walked up to Mukteshwar from our resort (around 6/7 km walk one way, in hilly areas it becomes 9 to 10, but not tiring at all. While coming back we hired a Indica.)
There is another enchanting place called Sitla, very quiet nice place near Mukteshwar, Sitla is actually in Almora, but there is short cut to Sitla from Mukteshwar and the route is quite cool. Again its very very tiny spot, just one hotel and restaurant. But don't miss the Kumaon Grameen Udyog shop which sells handicrafts, herbals, very nice stuff under the brand KILMORA (our studio CODESIGN is designed the identity and some packaging :) That might interests you.
We hired a Indica in Sargakhet for commute in and around Mukteshar, Sitla, Nainital etc. It was nice experience as the local driver was very enthu and young so had a good time. I recommend DON'T hire vehicle from Hotel. Look for travel guys around, speak to local shop for rented cars. (Hotel guys also arrange the same guys only they charge their commission)
Drink Buransh, local juice. Also try to eat Kumaoni Food, its awesome.
Bit about Mukteshwar: Mukteshwar is very very tiny spot, its 90% covered by IVRI institute so there are NO hotels/resorts in Mukteshwar, all the hotels are located before/on the way to Mukteshwar (say 5/6 km before the actual place). No Mall road. No Souvenir Shops. No Fancy Coffee shops. Nothing. Just NATURE and NATURE. Go for a walk and roam around and Relax :)
Well, you are going there in month which is the beginning of the season period for all hoteliers, camp, resort guys, so most probably the rates will be much higher. (The season starts after 15April onwards)
The place where we stayed is Mountain trail which is not bad in terms of room space, hygiene, view, service, people etc. Rest of the hotels also has similar price range. http://www.mountaintrail.com/ its in Sargakhet.
There is famous Shiv Mandir and Cliff in Mukteshwar gives very scenic view and its doable in half day. We actually walked up to Mukteshwar from our resort (around 6/7 km walk one way, in hilly areas it becomes 9 to 10, but not tiring at all. While coming back we hired a Indica.)
There is another enchanting place called Sitla, very quiet nice place near Mukteshwar, Sitla is actually in Almora, but there is short cut to Sitla from Mukteshwar and the route is quite cool. Again its very very tiny spot, just one hotel and restaurant. But don't miss the Kumaon Grameen Udyog shop which sells handicrafts, herbals, very nice stuff under the brand KILMORA (our studio CODESIGN is designed the identity and some packaging :) That might interests you.
We hired a Indica in Sargakhet for commute in and around Mukteshar, Sitla, Nainital etc. It was nice experience as the local driver was very enthu and young so had a good time. I recommend DON'T hire vehicle from Hotel. Look for travel guys around, speak to local shop for rented cars. (Hotel guys also arrange the same guys only they charge their commission)
Drink Buransh, local juice. Also try to eat Kumaoni Food, its awesome.
While returning back from hills to Kathgodam railway station, we visited Nainitaal, Naukuchiya Taal and Bhiimtaal. But bit disappointed with its losing beauty and crowds.
Here are some glimpses of enchanting destinations!
Here are some glimpses of enchanting destinations!
Curvy & Cobbled Paths
Madhuban Cafe, the great place for Herbal Tea
Sun setting open air view of Madhuban cafe,
you can spend hrs and hrs here chatting with owner
The cottage where we stayed, Moutain Trail
Outside Hotel, ideal place to chill and relax.
Pahadi Sweets
British Influenced Mukteshwar
Nature's sculpture, famous cliffs near Shiva temple.
PWD Bungalow, where Mr. Corbett used to stay.
This one is also usedin bollywood films like Masoom, Koi Mil Gaya and Baaz.
Awesome uphill roads but bit scary ;)
Strokes of Pines
