Mukteshwar, a small town at 8000 feet above the sea level and just 50 odd kms from Nainital, is the best place to give one the most needed break from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Surrounded by fruit orchards and coniferous forests, it offers a splendid view of the Himalayas and the sunset. It is also famous for the century old Shiva temple, Chauthijali rock formations and Angora wool products.