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Cottages in Mukteshwar

Chauli ki Jali or also known as Chauthi Jali is one of the famous tourist places in Mukteshwar, behind the Mukteshwar Temple. Chauli ki Jali is bliss for nature lovers and anyone who seeks adventure. Tourists find it good for sightseeing, rock climbing, and rappelling experiences, with an amazing view of Himalayan ranges from the edge of the place.This place also holds great religious value to the Hindus as it is believed that a great battle was fought on this site between the goddess and a demon.Location: Chauli ki Jali is 1.5 km from the main market in Mukteshwar and 250 m from the Mukteshwar Temple itself.

A small town; Ramgarh is a tourist attraction for anyone who wants to spend leisure time around orchards.The town which was a cantonment during the British era is divided into two regions namely, upper and lower regions called Malla Ramgarh and Talla Ramgarh. The main orchard attractions of the town are of apple, apricot and peach, all of them found in abundance. The small town was home to renowned writers like Padma Vibhushan Mahadevi Verma, Narayan Swami, and Rabindranath Tagore.Location: 17 km from Mukteshwar. Travelers can easily visit this town as it is connected with Mukteshwar via road.

Bhalu Gaad Waterfalls is a newly discovered tourist place in Mukteshwar. Being a new place to visit in Mukteshwar, the falls are less touristy and hence cleaner than other falls around the state. It is a 60 ft high waterfall with an undiscovered source and takes a mixed shape of a horseshoe while plunging at the end. The waterfall is said to have a continuous flow of water throughout the year and therefore can be visited in any season.The place is a beautiful sight and a paradise for bird lovers as well. Anyone who loves a hike and enjoys nature's beauty will find it enthralling to visit this place. At the bottom of the waterfall emerges a rainbow, therefore giving it the name Rainbow falls amongst the locals.Location: The waterfall is at a distance of 10 km from the main town of Mukteshwar. One has to park their vehicle at Dhari, a place 2 km away from the waterfall. The 2 km trek is a scenic walk with ascents and descents throughout.Fees: The best time to visit the waterfall is between the sunrise and the sunset. Although the entry to the waterfall itself is free, one can hire a guide for the trek in a minimal fee of 200/-.