Chaukori Hill Station Uttarakhand

Chaukori Hills:

Chaukori is one of the best destinations in Uttarakhand for those people who desired a close communication with Himalayas. Chaukori is a lethargic humble village; which is a magnet for the tourists for its quietness and rural aroma. This is a drowsy, quiet village, unaffected by enlargement, free from the authority of tourism. Chaukori is placed in Pithoragarh district of the Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhand, is in the spirit of the Himalayas. The benevolent peaks of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and the legendary five of Panchuli are an invariable existence.

In Chaukori, you are free to find out the joys of this relaxed village on your own. There is little to do here besides basking in the heavenly sunshine, breathing in the refreshing mountain air and feasting your eyes on the tremendous surroundings.

One of the most outstanding aspects of a vacation in Chaukori is the remarkable sunrise and sundown that you are treated to. The night sky is full of the a million little stars that purely take your lungful of air away.So we can say the delightful little village of Chaukori is not like any other hill station you have seen in your entire life.

You must spend a few days in the surrounding of nature amidst peacefulness and loneliness and bring home the memories of a beautiful trip.

Places to see Chaukori

Dharamghar :
Dharamghar is to be found 9 km far away from Chaukori; this is the place where Sarla Behn, the follower of Mahatma Gandhi, exhausted her very last days. One can enjoy a stunning view of the Himalayan peaks from her Himdarshan Kutir.

Berinag :

Berinag is placed at 10 km far away from the chaukori. It to be found at an altitude of 1720 mtrs, it also offers an exceptional view of the Himalayas and is reachable by road. It was once famous for its beautiful tea estates.

Gangolihat :

Gangolihat is littlebit far away from chaukori. 35 km. Gangolihat is an essential spiritual midpoint of Kumaon. It has the famous Hat-Lalika temple devoted to Goddess Kali. The temple is also an admired spot for local fairs.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar :

Patal Bhuvaneshwar is placed on 49 kms far away from the chaukori. It to be found on the road to Berinag, the Patal Bhuvaneshwar temple multifaceted is 14 km from Gangolihat. Inside the caves are sandstone formations which have been related to statistics from Hindu tradition.

Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar is a town and tourist destination in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2286 meters (7500 feet), 51 km from Nainital, 72 km from Haldwani, and 395 km from Delhi.

Local attractions
Mukteshwar gets its name from an 350-year-old temple to Shiva, known as Mukteshwar Dham, situated atop the highest point in the town, within the IVRI campus, and close to which 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 hostels and the PWD resthouse were the prominent shelters for ages. Now, KMVN operates a Tourist Rest house (can be booked from Delhi as well as on Phone / Wireless from other KMVN guest houses). Several other hotels, resorts, guest houses and seasonal tent / hut based camps come up. Valley Unwind Resort is one of the best resort for various eco-tour activities around the valley. Nice scenery can be viewed from Chaulli ki Jaali, where rocks jut out from the hill face at a bizarre angle. This is a great place to observe eagles and other feathered scavengers as they swoop down at their prey.[1] IVRI laboratories (experiments on tiny rats, gold plated books, cattle-sheds), 16 mile x 14 mile wide Deodar forest, prestine 22 snow-peaks view, advanture of living among wildlife like tigers and bears, are some of the major attractions of this sleepy town. Mukteshwar is abode of a saint - Shri Mukteshwar Maharaj ji - who lived at the Top Cottage Temple where his samadhi is situated. One of his disciple - Swami Sanshudhanand ji - now stays there. Whole temple complex is a Tapovan, and an ideal place for meditation. Charm of visiting Mukteshwar lies in enjoying nature, listening to air gushing through deodar forests, bird watching, meditation, and seeking peace. If you are the city dwelling, club hopping, TV-Multiplex-Mall addicted type, then give this place a miss, the cleanliness, solitude and nature will bore you.

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Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand

Mukteshwar is a spectacular hill resort lying at an altitude of 2,286 m above the sea level in the Kumaon division of the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. Located 42 km from Haldwani, 51 km from Nainital and 395 km from Delhi – Mukteshwar is a beautiful destination which must be visited while holidaying at Uttaranchal. A tour to Mukteshwar will essentially feature an idyllic holiday at this secluded retreat endowed with pleasant weather and breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas.

Associated with a legend of Lord Shiva who gifted immortality or “mukti” to a demon that he slew, Mukteshwar was a quiet mountain hamlet surrounded by fruit orchards and dense coniferous forests. The place gained prominence when the British developed the Indian Veterinary Research Institute here in 1893. Today, the land is a celebrated scenic destination, overlooking the snow-capped Himalayas.



While on tour to Mukteshwar, enjoy scenic vistas of the Himalayan peaks of the 6596m-high Neelkantha (Blue-throated Shiva), the 7120m Trishul (Shiva’s Trident), the 7817m Nanadadevi (Goddess of Bliss), 6310m Nanadaghunti (the Veil of the Goddess), and the Panchuli Group.


The Mukteshwar Temple lying atop a rock and dedicated to Lord Shiva is another important site on Tour to Mukteshwar. Located at an altitude of 2,315 m, the temple houses a lingam made of white marble and the main shrine can be reached by stone stairs.

Another destination worth visit is the Chauthi Jali – the site marked by rocks jutting out from the hill face at a bizarre angle. This place offers amazing views of eagles and other scavenger birds swooping down on prey.

Your tour to Mukteshwar may also introduce you to some enchanting wildlife like Rhesus monkeys and langurs, deer and birds, and some rare mountain leopard and Himalayan black bear.

How to Reach
Mukteshwar lies at about 350 km from Delhi, from where it can be reached by a drive of about 8-9 hours via Nainital. The nearest rail station is at Kathgodam - about 72 km away, from where buses and taxis can be availed to reach Mukteshwar.

laces of Interest :

Mukteshwar Temple :The Mukteshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 2,315 m above sea level and is accessible by stone stairs. It has a marvelloous Shivlinga all in white marble. The idols of other God and Goddess Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Ganesh, Nandi and Hanuman surround the Shivlinga.

Chauti Jaali: Near to Mukteshwar temple is Chauti Jaali, a natural latticework on the rock. There is a belief that women who cannot conceive are blessed with a child after touching this jaali.

Indian Veterinary Institute: Established in 1898, Indian Veterinary Institute comprises of a large campus with various departments like Research, Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Bacteriology.

Methodist Church: The Church lies on the narrow path that has been cut in rock and polished over the years by the people who walk over this place to visit the church. The church is homely keeping in line with the old colonial structures around the city.

Sitla 5 K from Mukteshwar Sitla Estate is located at a height of 7000 ft in the Kumoun region of the Himalayas Spread over 39 acres consisting of dense oak and pine trees, it has a British stone bungalow of over hundred years old, To have an enchanting view of the beautiful and reverberating majestic scenes of Himalayas, tourists come in the midst of verdant orchards in the Kumaon area close to Mukteshwar,many resort and hotel are avaliable in Sitla.

General Info :

Altitude :	2,315 m above sea level
Temperature	Maximum 27 Degree Minium 10 Degree
Distance :	Delhi 350 kms, Haldwani 60 Km ,Nainital 45 Kms
Established	i1898 by the Britishers as research and education institute

Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar is a town and tourist destination in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand, India. It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2286 meters (7500 feet). On the recommendation of the Cattle Plague Commission, the Institute then known as the Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory had its genesis on December 9, 1889 at Pune and later relocated to Mukteshwar in 1893 to facilitate segregation and quarantine of highly contagious organisms. Later it was developed into the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, which later moved its headquarters to Izzatnagar. Still Mukteshwar serves as the hill campus of IVRI, including various facilities such as an experimental goat farm.
Because of the hilly topography, agriculture in the area consists chiefly of potato fields and fruit orchards on terraces cut into the hillsides.
Mukteshwar is rich in scenic beauty, with magnificent views of the Indian Himalayas including India's second-highest peak, Nanda Devi. There is also a Renewable Park developed by The Energy and Resources Institute TERI. The renewable park is using solar electricity for most of its electricity needs. Recently, the town has experienced some construction activity and townships have begun to mushroom in and around Mukteshwar. Many people are buying holiday homes here to escape large chaotic cities. Coordinates: 29°30′N 79°42′E / 29.5, 79.7.
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