Mukteshwar
(Latitude 29° 31' N and longitude 79° 38' E; altitude 2300 m)
Mukteshwar offers a wide-open panorama of the snow peaks - both the Nepalese and Indian Himalayas. On a clear day, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Chukhammba, Panchachuli are visible. It lies along a ridge of 6 kms. Beautiful views of Almora town can be seen towards the north and a profile of the Ranikhet range in the north-west. The highest point in Mukteshwar, the temple (2345 m), has been in existence in one form or another, since time immemorial. The Indian Vetinarary Research Institute forms the significant part of the sleepy town of Mukteshwar, with its picturesque buildings. Apple orchards abound. The major crop is the potato. The majestic cliffs at Mukteshwar offer a challenge to those willing to explore their potential.