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Mukteshwar
is 350 Kms from Delhi and is perched at 2300 Meters above seal
level.Jim Corbett had come to shoot a tigress here in Mukteshwar
but fell in love with the place instead. Ideal for a brief sojourn,
this slumbering hamlet, perched atop a high ridge soaring 7,513ft
into the sky, exudes a charm unrivalled by any other place in
the Kumaon hills. Take a walk amidst the conifer forests and apple,
plum, peach and apricot orchards, and watch the Himalayan snow
peaks play hide and seek with the clouds, or, if you happen to
be there on a moonlit night, the twinkling lights of Almora far
below. There's magic in the air of Mukteshwar,the view at sunrise
from the small hilltop opposite the resort is breathtaking, and
will stay a treasured memory, long after you are back home.
From
here one can see a range of peaks, including Neelkantha (Blue-throated
Shiva, 6596 m/21569 ft), Nandaghunti (the Veil of the Goddess,
6310 m/ 19233 ft), Trishul (the Trident of Shiva, 7120 m/ 23282
ft), Nandadevi (Goddess of Bliss, 7817 m /25562 ft), and the majestic
Panchhuli peaks. On a clear day, the peaks of Api and Nampa are
also visible, over in Nepal.
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The
town's name derives from two Sanskrit words: 'mukti' meaning
eternal life and 'ishwar' another term for god, and refers to
an ancient legend in which a demon battles with Shiva, one of
the three main gods of the Hindu pantheon, and though the demon
is defeated, he attains immortality. The small century-old Shiva
temple, perched on an outcrop above the sleepy town, is a delightful
place - serene, tranquil - from where you can look out across
the magnificent valley spread hundreds of feet below.
Nearby
is Chauthi Jali a vertiginous outcrop of rocks, and a great
place for spotting eagles and other birds of prey as they circle
the thermals. There is also picturesque little church perched
on the side of the hill, which is seventy-five years old, and
a PWD guest house where the famous hunter and writer Jim Corbett
often stayed.
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Krishna
Orchard Resort , Mukteshwar
| Cost |
Rs.
6,125/- per couple |
| Duration |
2 nights and 3 days |
| Valid till |
31st March
2006
(The prices are not valid from 23rd
Dec to 5th Jan ) |
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Package includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing in Dlx Himalaya
facing rooms for 2 nights and 3 days
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Bed tea, buffet breakfast and dinner (Veg/Non-veg)
- Lots of activities like Badminton, Skating
and other indoor games
- Two children upto 5 years free of charge sharing
parents room
- All taxes included
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Extras
- Add Rs 1100/- for Super Deluxe Room Package.
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Does not include
- Travel to and fro from Mukteshwar
- Lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc unless
specified
- Telephone charges, tips, gratuities, laundry,
table drinks
- Any other personal expenses
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