Mukteshwar

• Mukteshwar is less than 30 miles from Nainital through a scenic route full with roadside dhabas. They can  be easily coupled over a weekend stay.
• Chali ki jali is the only place worth a visit around Mukteshwar. It is behind Mukteshwar Mata Mandir and has a cliff worth climbing.
• People come to Mukteshwar for the calm weather and aloof atmosphere. It's good enough to bring the most creative in you.

I was picked up from my home late at night for the trip. We were seven of us. The plan was to hit Mukteshwar as early as possible so that we may rest in the first half. We were able to reach Jeeves' uncles hill house by 9 AM only. It was a sunny morning of August and the surroundings were beautiful. We ate our lunch and relaxed for the evening.

Valley View, Mukteshwar

The evening was dedicated to light booze and long chats. Someone suggested dumb c and it proved to be helluva activity. We laughed rolling on the floor while the cook prepared a decent dinner. The next morning we started for a five mile trek to Mukteshwar Mata Mandir. It was a fun trek. The seven of us had enough humor to make it memorable.

Chali Ki Jali

We reached the temple in a couple of hours. Mukteshwar opened up for us after we saluted the gods. Jeeves took us to a nearby point called Chali ki Jaali. It was fantastic. 

Cliff, Chali ki Jali

A protruding rock was the only aberration in the perfect panorama in front of us. The rock itself was inviting and we walked right at the edge of it to enjoy the feeling of staying in air for a while.

Me, Jeeves & Vihag, Mukteshwar

We ate snacks at a nearby restaurant and started back before evening. The next day was planned for Nainital and the very night had much awaited fun for us.