Route to Mukteshwar at a glance
KathgodamStart
Bhimtal≈ 22 km
Bhowali≈ 11 km
RamgarhOn the way
Mukteshwar≈ 40 km from Bhowali
From Nainital, drive down to Bhowali and take the same road via Ramgarh.
Mukteshwar by train
Kathgodam≈ 60-65 km
Taxi time≈ 2-2.5 hrs
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, with overnight and day trains from Delhi. From the station, hire a taxi or take a shared taxi to Bhowali and change there.
- Book a taxi in advance if your train arrives early in the morning.
Mukteshwar by bus
Delhi - Haldwani7-8 hrs
Buses run from Delhi to Haldwani and Kathgodam. A few state buses and many shared taxis go on to Bhowali and Mukteshwar; services are fewer in the afternoon.
- Start the onward leg from Haldwani by noon to arrive before dark.
Mukteshwar by car or taxi
From Delhi≈ 340 km · 8-9 hrs
From Nainital≈ 51 km · 1.5-2 hrs
Drive to Haldwani, climb to Bhimtal and Bhowali, then take the Ramgarh road to Mukteshwar. The last part is narrow and winding but paved.
- After snowfall, check with your hotel about road conditions before driving up.
Mukteshwar by air
Pantnagar≈ 100 km
Pantnagar is the nearest airport, with limited flights. Taxis from the airport take about 3 to 3.5 hours.
- Delhi airport plus a train to Kathgodam is often easier than a connecting flight.
