Mukteshwar Temple
Mukteshwar Temple
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Samriddhi Bose
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Amazing place. Full of divinity. A perfect destination for sooth yourself away from hustle bustle of the main town areas. Mukteshwar has its own flavour and charm. Surely it will be a peaceful escape from your busy life. Had an amaxing experience with Dayal ji our guide, friend,driver. He is such a cordial person to travel with. I am sharing his contact number so that it may help you to travel hastle free. Dayal nath Goswami - 9758127038
Written 18 March 2024
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Dip B B
Nuneaton, UK2 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to visit Mukteshwar and stay there for a week. I stayed in the small ashram which from outside is the Ram Mandir but is actually the residence and meditation site of of Swami Sansuddhananda who is the disciple of Mukteshwar Maharaj. Swamiji appears to be in a human form with all earthly attributes but from within is immersed in the infinite and connected to the mysteries of the higher worlds. His presence in that complex makes Mukteshwar a spot which is heaven in Earth. Always engulfed in mysticism, dropping in and out of samadhi, recounting stories of the Puranas, as if He was present when these divine plays were unfolding, doing havan (fire ritual) with magical mantra chanting; is his routine.
The disappointing part of the whole experience for me was, the attitude of the other people who have almost occupied the rest of the temple complex. How the villagers and other people had developed animosity towards this godly person. I was amazed to hear some of the pilgrims being told not to enter the Ram mandir as this 'Old Man" in there is a fake or a mad person! Sadly some of the pilgrims were missing out in getting a Darshan of such a holy soul and not getting any blessings from him which could have transformed their lives.
Swamiji would open the gates of the temple in the day and there would be a trickle of pilgrims who would come in to offer their prayers to the Ram darbar and some may get a darshan of Swamiji sitting on a chair. He would always bless every person and give them prashad without fail, regardless of the fact, these pilgrims offer a rupee or not as an offering.
I also heard that the misbehaviour of the locals has crossed the limits of human decency and Swamiji was actually physically beaten by some individuals. But a great soul as he is, never has a bad word for any of them. Unfortunately there is no one to look after such a person and he is all alone without any helper even to fetch a glass of water or cook or clean his place. Swamiji was trying to build a small extension to his ashram for devotees to stay but even that extension has been halted by the locals.
Swami Sansuddhananda is not like a Guru one sees in the television with huge followers who live amazing lifestyles but a true realised master who has chosen to live the life of a sanyasi but in the middle of civilization for the benefit of mankind.
Mukteshwar temple is surrounded with forest and woods which unfortunately caught fire one day and the fire almost threatened to destroy the whole complex. Although I had an urge to run but Swamiji said that the wind would change and the complex would be safe. He started to do Havan in the middle of this raging forest fire which was almost 100 yds from the temple. As if by magic the wind changed and the temple complex was saved.
This was a magical experience for me. I just hope others get an opportunity to visit Mukteshwar and get the blessings of this amazing Sadhu in our midst.
The disappointing part of the whole experience for me was, the attitude of the other people who have almost occupied the rest of the temple complex. How the villagers and other people had developed animosity towards this godly person. I was amazed to hear some of the pilgrims being told not to enter the Ram mandir as this 'Old Man" in there is a fake or a mad person! Sadly some of the pilgrims were missing out in getting a Darshan of such a holy soul and not getting any blessings from him which could have transformed their lives.
Swamiji would open the gates of the temple in the day and there would be a trickle of pilgrims who would come in to offer their prayers to the Ram darbar and some may get a darshan of Swamiji sitting on a chair. He would always bless every person and give them prashad without fail, regardless of the fact, these pilgrims offer a rupee or not as an offering.
I also heard that the misbehaviour of the locals has crossed the limits of human decency and Swamiji was actually physically beaten by some individuals. But a great soul as he is, never has a bad word for any of them. Unfortunately there is no one to look after such a person and he is all alone without any helper even to fetch a glass of water or cook or clean his place. Swamiji was trying to build a small extension to his ashram for devotees to stay but even that extension has been halted by the locals.
Swami Sansuddhananda is not like a Guru one sees in the television with huge followers who live amazing lifestyles but a true realised master who has chosen to live the life of a sanyasi but in the middle of civilization for the benefit of mankind.
Mukteshwar temple is surrounded with forest and woods which unfortunately caught fire one day and the fire almost threatened to destroy the whole complex. Although I had an urge to run but Swamiji said that the wind would change and the complex would be safe. He started to do Havan in the middle of this raging forest fire which was almost 100 yds from the temple. As if by magic the wind changed and the temple complex was saved.
This was a magical experience for me. I just hope others get an opportunity to visit Mukteshwar and get the blessings of this amazing Sadhu in our midst.
Written 22 May 2016
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shkr_del
New Delhi, India39 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Shiv temple ....you'll have to climb up for the darshan...but I must say what a beautiful place...when we went to temple it was raining ....dark cloudy....was not able to stand because of rain and breeze was playing with us.....beautiful drive odd 50 km from Nainital but worth it...
Written 11 February 2015
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Sourabh J
Indore, India12 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Mukteshwar gets its name from an 350-year-old temple of Shiva, known as Mukteshwar Dham, situated atop the highest point in the town, on the veterinary institute's campus. Close to it lie the overhanging cliffs, locally known as Chauli-ki-Jali, used for rock climbing and rappelling, with an excellent view of the valleys below. The sunrise point is at the government-run PWD guest house. One can also visit the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI). 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.
Written 13 March 2015
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jairama
Mangalore, India232 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
About 2 1/2 hours drive from Nainital about 52 kms on the north east is the hilly isolated place. There is wonderful view point of Himalayaas and a small temple dedicated to lord Shiva.
A rocky formation called chauli ki jaali, is something special.
be careful - watch your steps - your are on a cliffy rock and can't afford to slip into the deep valley
A rocky formation called chauli ki jaali, is something special.
be careful - watch your steps - your are on a cliffy rock and can't afford to slip into the deep valley
Written 12 April 2015
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Malani1957
Bhopal, India7 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
it is loketed very high. but we enjoyed to go. most of people come there with Mannat. So many applicotions are there. un countable Ghanties. But the peace there must be an attraction
Written 12 March 2015
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SUNIL WAKHLOO
Noida, India146 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
As we call Uttarakhand as Dev Bhoomi , place where God is there , we planned a visit to Bhimtaal , Ramgarh and finally reached Mukteshwar , good altitude , very scenic place , lot of mica available as a natural resource , beautiful though not maintained holy temple , campus of Indian veterinary research institute is around , lot of hotels are there though not very good ones , but recommended for visit if not stay , you can plan to stay in Ramgarh
Written 2 March 2015
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Dinesh S
Nainital, India12 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
If you are traveling in Kumaon hills you can plan a stay @ Mukteshwar approximately 70 Kms. from Kathgodam: 55 kms. from Nainital. The temple is situated on a hilltop with scenic beauty all around. Spirituality is in the year one can spend many hours soaking in the peace & spiritual atmosphere.
One has to climb steps to reach the temple approximately takes 10 minutes.
Snacks are available @ parking site.
If you are religious better to go there in the morning and pray.
Nearby there is a stone peak called Jali and a selfie point stop. You will get the feeling of being all above with nothing underneath.
One has to climb steps to reach the temple approximately takes 10 minutes.
Snacks are available @ parking site.
If you are religious better to go there in the morning and pray.
Nearby there is a stone peak called Jali and a selfie point stop. You will get the feeling of being all above with nothing underneath.
Written 12 December 2018
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rabjyot11
New Delhi, India2 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
The temple is nice, and very mystic, some activities nearby are rockclimbing, and rappling. The height of the temple is such as you would feel on top of the world, and on clear days 360 degree views of the majestic Himalayas are there. the entire temple region is covered by dense forests, and we trekked for sometime just enjoying every part of it.
Written 3 May 2015
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Muskan
New Delhi, India110 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
if you are going to mukteshwar this is the place it has been named after. so it becomes a must visit. the temple is at a height so it is not good for the people who cannot walk or rather climb stairs. there are about 70-80 stairs. also there is a way that leads you to this place called chauli ki jali where you can enjoy really thrilling sports
Written 28 March 2015
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Are the steps to the temple very steep and how many steps does one have to climb.?I am a senior citizen wanting to visit the place
Written 11 April 2018
There are two way to reach the Temple . One longer with slowly raised gradient another steps directly to temple. But Both ways are easily covered by sr citizens,
No need to take guide along with,
Asthmatic / BP patent may have to move slowly, but no fear atall. Me asthmatic and reached top very easily,
There are few scenic points of Himalaya view at top , don't miss it. Don't go to edge of the riff. very straight
Written 15 April 2018
Please let me know the opening time of this Temple
Written 18 October 2017
Hi
Can anyone tell how many steps to climb, and going with 2 yr baby is good idea. I m planning to go in November
Written 16 October 2017
Not much. If I remember correctly there were not more than 50 steps. I being 66 yrs easily climbed the steps. No worries havenice darshan
Written 16 October 2017
parasdestiny
New Delhi, India
Hello,
Please let me know that we will land onto nainitaal and from there what how to reach? Are there buses or shared taxis running? And going through rental bike is ok from nainitaal (medium range biker).
Thanks for ur reply. :)
Written 25 November 2016
From Haldwani one state gov bus is going to Mukteswar at 7 am. From Nainital one state gov bus is going at 2 pm. It is advisable to go Mukteswar by taxi, approx Rs 1600 will be incurred. You may visit many beautiful places such as Ghira khal temple, apple garden and many more places. You can back by state bus.
Written 27 November 2016
Pl let us know the location of Mukteshwar temple & sceneary from Nainitaal
Written 18 September 2016
mukteshwar is entirely a separate place...you can check in google maps...
Nainital there are two types of places...
Normal visiters places which can be covered in one day
traveller places ... which requires planning and bit of travelling
Written 12 October 2016
There is hotel near the temple managed by tourism division...can you let me know contact numbers and any other details.....
Written 14 August 2015
You may please search kumaon tourism website for all their accomdations in kumaon area ,as far as i belive there are no hotels in mukteshwar
Written 29 August 2015
There is hotel near the temple managed by tourism division...can you let me know contact numbers and any other details.....
Written 14 August 2015
KMVN off course. Nice hotel and beautiful view of snow capped mountain ranges
Written 15 August 2015
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