Mukteshwar Dham Temple
About
Mukteshwar Dham Temple is a 350-year-old Shiva shrine built on a rocky outcrop at 2,312 metres, with a white stone lingam inside a small cave-like sanctum, making it one of the top places to visit in Mukteshwar and a highlight of Mukteshwar tourism. The real draw, however, is the 180-degree panorama of the Himalayan snow peaks visible from the temple's wooden railing, Nanda Devi (7,816 m), Nanda Kot, Trishul, and Panchachuli all visible on clear mornings, making it one of the best things to do in Mukteshwar and a key part of Mukteshwar sightseeing.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Temple Viewpoint
The temple platform at Mukteshwar Dham Temple offers one of the widest views of the Himalayan snow range in the Kumaon region, especially clear in October November, making it one of the top attractions in Mukteshwar and a highlight of Mukteshwar sightseeing and Mukteshwar tourism.
Lingam Cave
A small rock chamber at Mukteshwar Dham Temple housing a self-formed Shiva lingam, considered one of the 18 most sacred lingams in India, making it one of the top places to visit in Mukteshwar and a highlight Mukteshwar sightseeing.
Things to Know
- •Open 5 AM to 8 PM
- •Free entry
- •Steep climb from parking
- •Best on clear autumn-winter mornings
- •Combine with Chauli ki Jali
