Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple Nanital is a sacred and primarily a Lord Shiva temple with other Hindu deities, set on a mountaintop.
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple Nanital is approximately 5500 years old Shiva Temple, and it is a must-see attraction in Nainital. A very important temple of the region.
Is is beieved that during their 12 years of agyatwas ( exile), the Pandavas lived here and also built the Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple.
The climb to the top is spectacular and breathtaking. It’s a nice trek with a steep ascent and deodar and pine trees.
The town of Mukteshwar takes its name from this old temple, and the scenery is breathtaking.
It is also said that the Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the most important temple in the group of topmost 18 Lord Shiva temples around the world’s.
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple Nanital is located near to Chauli ki Jali and is a 5-minute walk away (another famous tourist spot and religious important place, situated behind the Mukteshwar temple).
For those who enjoy peace, quiet, and seclusion, this is the greatest hill station. The Mukteshwar temple’s neighbouring attractions include a high-altitude flying fox and rambling.
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple Nanital timings
The Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple is open all the days
Monday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
Thursday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
Friday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
Saturday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
Sunday | 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
How to reach Shri Mukteshwar Mahadev
- Mukteshwar mahadev temple is about 50 kms from Nainital
- It is about 72 kms from Haldwani City Center,
- Nearest Railway station is Kathgodam, distance about 72 kms.
- The nearest aiport is Pantnagar Airport, Pantnagar and is approximately 90 Kms from Shri Mukteshwar Mahadev
- If you are driving from Delhi, it will be approx 350 Kms
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