Mountain Trail

A Serene and Sleepy little Hill Town near Nainital, lesser known by regular travelers but extremely popular amongst nature loving, peace-seeking population. Perched atop a wonderful height of 8000 Ft above sea level, atop a 5 km. long ridge, Mukteshwar is famous for panoramic vistas of the sunrise and sunset, the deeply wooded valley views and the majestic Himalayan Range which is a 180-degree panorama from the Jim Corbett’s bungalow at Mukteshwar. Sir Jim Corbett himself called Mukteshwar as the “Most Beautiful spot in Kumaon”. Jim Corbett has shot many tigers and leopards around Mukteshwar forests and has written about them in his several books.   The British set their veterinary research base at Mukteshwar because they found Mukteshwar to be having the best climatic conditions in the regions and the pure air in the dense forests also supported the cause. The scenic splendor came as a bonus. They established the Indian Veterinary Research Institute about 140 years ago and th

I have always been in love with the Himalayas and have traveled extensively in the Himalayan Region. If you like to experience true flavors of being in the Himalayas, always prefer staying above a height of 6000 ft. as that is when you get places which provide you the panoramic views that one dreams of while booking a hill resort. I try and identify less crowded places, which have comfortable accommodation and good home cooked meals but great locations. Vantage Points always add the extra charm to any holiday. One such place is a Himalayan resort in Mukteshwar called Mountain Trail. Mukteshwar is 45 km East of Nainital and is a serene, peaceful hill station at a great height of 8000 Ft. Amazing for scenic vistas and if you’re lucky, on a clear day, you get to view the white snow-capped Himalayan Range which is awe-inspiring. This eco-friendly green resort has been spread out in acres of a fruit orchard and faces the Himalayas, the glorious sunrise, and deep forested valleys. On