Mukteshwar this beautiful place is 2286 mts in altitude and 51 Kms. from Nainital. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it was developed by the Britishers as research and education institute in 1893. It is the celebrated scenic spot overlooking long ranges of Himalaya . On a moonlit light, the place offers a spectacular view of the sparkling town of Almora and the majestic peaks of Adi Nampa of Nepal stretching upto the Chaukhamba Peaks of Garhwal. It is also famous for the hundred year old Indian Veterinary Research Institute campus.

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The center of attraction in Mukteshwar is the Mukteshwar Temple . The temple is at a height of 2315 meters and can be approached by stone stairs only. The Mukteshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and consists of a Lingam made of white marble. The idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Ganesh, Nandi and Hanuman surround the lingam.

Adjacent to the temple is the Chauli Jail. It is a belief amongst locals that barren women are blessed with a child if they touch this jail.

The institute was established in 1898. The campus of the institute has various departments for Research, Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Bacteriology along with a library and a museum. Special permission is required to enter the campus of the institute.