Mukteshwar is situated at an altitude of 2,286 m above the sea level in the Kumaon division of Uttaranchal. Mukteshwar sits atop a high ridge in a remote corner of the Kumaon Mountains and is surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forests. Mukteshwar is most famous for its wonderful 180 degrees view of the snow-capped Himalayas, best seen in autumn and spring.

Untouched by popular tourism, this pretty hill retreat demands more than just a day trip. The choice of accommodation is growing here, and you can spend a few days in this secluded place, admiring the views and going for long walks and treks in the forests. A favourite holiday destination of the British, Mukteshwar has a lot of old colonial bungalows and the famous Veterinary Institute set up by them. The quiet hamlet is also associated with a legend of Shiva who granted immortality or mukti to a demon that he killed at this spot.

Mukteshwar Temple is at an altitude of 2,315 m and can be approached by stone stairs. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and has a lingam made of white marble. The idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Ganesh, Nandi and Hanuman surround the lingam. Next to the temple is the Chauli Jali. It is a natural latticework on the rock. It is a belief that barren women are blessed with a child if they touch this jail.

Mukteshwar, affluent in scenic splendor, commands a breathtaking view of the Himalayas with magnificent views and bearing the Nanda Devi, India's second-highest peak.