Close to it lie the overhanging cliffs, locally known as Chauli-ki-Jali,[3] used for rock climbing and rappelling, with an excellent view of the valleys below.

Some of the edifices of this town are the IVRI laboratories (experiments on tiny rats, gold-plated books, cattle-sheds), orchards of the Central Institutes of Temperate Horticulture-Regional Station, an expansive deodar forest (Himalayan cedar) measuring 15 square miles, 22 pristine snow-peak views, and the adventure of living among wildlife such as tigers and bears are.

The charm of visiting Mukteshwar lies in enjoying nature, listening to air gushing through deodar forests, bird watching, meditation, and seeking peace.

[4] On the recommendation of the Cattle Plague Commission, the Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory had its genesis on 9 December 1889 at Pune and relocated to Mukteshwar in 1893[5] to facilitate segregation and quarantine of highly contagious organisms.

A hill carved cold room dating back to 1900 once used to store biological materials is now a tourist attraction.

He wrote about the various adversities faced by the people inhabiting the villages in remote areas of the Northern hills.

Fruit orchards, coniferous forests, lush green trails and narrow lanes make Mukteshwar a special destination for trekking.

Mukteshwar's scenery includes views of the Indian Himalayas and India's second-highest peak, Nanda Devi.

Because of the hilly topography, agriculture in the area consists chiefly of potato fields and fruit orchards on terraces cut into the hillsides.

Summers are warm with moderate rainfall, while the monsoon season is slightly cooler and features much heavier rain.

The 'Kumaon Vani' aims to air programmes on environment, agriculture, culture, weather and education in the local language and with the active participation of the communities.