Mythology of Town – Muketeshwar
As per a Hindu epic, Lord Shiva had a ferocious battle with a demon, when the demon was destroyed Lord Shiva gifted him the Mukti (boon of immortality). The place was renamed to ‘Mukti+Ishwar’ and later changed to Mukteshwar.
Travelers can view the Nanda Devi, Nandaghunti, Nanda Kot, Trishul and Panchachuli peaks from Mukteshwar. One side the town is covered with dense forest and another side is with splendid enchanting valley and the Himalayas ranges. It is the known tourist place that can be visited all year round. It also receives a fair share of snowfall between December to mid-February.