MUKTESHWAR
About this attraction
Today Mukteshwar is a serene orchard hill station with sweeping views including Nanda Devi. In the late 1920s it was gripped by terror. The Mukteshwar Tigress began killing humans after porcupine quills prevented her from hunting normal prey. She killed 24 people targeting staff at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI). Corbett shot her in 1929. You can walk the IVRI campus, visit the Methodist Church where he camped, hike to Badri's Apple Orchard where she made her final kills, and stand at Chauli Ki Jali — the dramatic cliffside through which Corbett tracked her pugmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mukteshwar?
Mukteshwar is a charming hill town in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, sitting at an altitude of about 2,285 meters. Unlike busy tourist spots like Nainital or Mussoorie, it is quiet, serene, and perfect for travelers looking to relax in nature. It is surrounded by dense forests of deodar, oak, and rhododendron, dotted with apple orchards, and blessed with clear views of Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Panchachuli.
How did Mukteshwar get its name?
Mukteshwar got its name from a 350-year-old temple, Mukteshwar Dham, whose residing deity is Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva killed a demon at this spot and granted him salvation or "Mukti" — hence Mukti + Ishwar = Mukteshwar.
How far is Mukteshwar from major cities?
Mukteshwar is approximately 340 km from Delhi, taking 7–8 hours by road via Moradabad and Haldwani. From Nainital it is about 50 km, roughly 2 hours by road.
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