How to reach Mukteshwar

About Mukteshwar

Perched at an elevation of 2285m above sea level, Mukteshwar is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The name of the town Mukteshwar has been taken from the Mukteshwar Dham present here, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mukteshwar offers a 180-degree view of the Himalayan ranges, leaving you spellbound and smitten by its charm. It is a beautiful town and it is believed that Lord Shiva fought a demon at this very spot, killed him, and then granted him salvation. The town also offers adventure activities such as trekking, hiking, and camping for thrill-seekers.

How To Reach Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar By Air

The nearest airport from Mukteshwar is the Pantnagar Airport, which is about 94km from Mukteshwar. Pantnagar has frequent flights from Delhi. You can find several taxis/cabs that will take you to Mukteshwar.

Regular flights from Delhi to Pantnagar are: Indigo, Spicejet, Air India
Regular flights from Mumbai to Pantnagar are: Air India
Regular flights from Dehradun to Pantnagar are: Air India

Time taken by fastest flight:

New Delhi to Pantnagar is 2 hours 15 minutes approx
Mumbai to Pantnagar is 7 hours approx
Dehradun to Pantnagar is 50 minutes approx

Muktreshwar By Train

The nearest railhead from Mukteshwar is Kathgodam Railway Station, about 62km from Mukteshwar. The Kathgodam Railway Station is has a good rail network and is connected with major cities such as Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, etc. One can take a cab/taxi to reach Mukteshwar from the railway station.
Trains from New Delhi to Kathgodam:

Ranikhet Express
Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti Express
Shatabdi Express etc

Trains from Mumbai to Kathgodam

Bandra Terminus- Ramnagar Weekly SF Express, etc.

Time taken by the fastest train is:

New Delhi to Kathgodam is 5 hours 35 minutes approx
Mumbai to Kathgodam is 24 hours 35 minutes approx

Mukteshwar By Road

One can easily find buses from ISBT Anand Vihar that take tourists to Mukteshwar. Taxis/cabs are easily available as the Kumaon region has a well-connected road network to major cities of the country. One can find many private buses to Mukteshwar.