Bells and offerings at the Mukteshwar Mahadev temple in Kumaon

Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns · Hilltop temple and orchards

Mukteshwar group trip guide

Mukteshwar: Hilltop temple and orchards in Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns, Uttarakhand. From Haridwar it is 300 km by road, 7–9 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Haridwar costs ₹21,100–25,800 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Haridwar
300 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
March to June and September to November
Fare from Haridwar
₹21,100–25,800 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Pantnagar (PGH)

Mukteshwar takes its name from the old Mukteshwar Mahadev temple at the top of the hill, beside the rock cliff of Chauli ki Jali.

Fruit orchards and the old campus of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute spread over the slopes.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Mukteshwar from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Dehradun → Mukteshwar

₹21,300–26,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 345 km one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

A quiet day or night from Nainital, or a stop on the Kumaon circuit.

Hill stationsTemples & pilgrimage

How far is Mukteshwar

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Mukteshwar
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Dehradun345 km8–10 h–
Haridwar300 km7–9 h–
Roorkee320 km8–9 h–
Delhi345 km8–10 h–

Group fares from Haridwar

Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.

Haridwar to Mukteshwar: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹14,800–19,500
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹18,000–22,700
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹24,300–30,600
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹45,500–61,300

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: March to June and September to November.
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Families, Friends, Senior citizens.

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Circuits that include Mukteshwar

Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH).
  • Nearest railway station: Kathgodam.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Mukteshwar

Approved operators who take groups to Mukteshwar. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Questions groups ask

Haridwar se Mukteshwar kitne km hai? (How far is Mukteshwar from Haridwar?)

300 km by road: 7–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.

Mukteshwar ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Round trip from Haridwar (300 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.

What does a group trip to Mukteshwar cost?

Round trip from Haridwar with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,800–19,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Mukteshwar?

1 day. With the drive from Haridwar, plan 3 days in all. A quiet day or night from Nainital, or a stop on the Kumaon circuit.

When is the best time to visit Mukteshwar?

March to June and September to November.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Mukteshwar from abroad?

Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH). Nearest railway station: Kathgodam. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Mukteshwar

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