Trinetra- Means the third eye of Lord Shiva. Th story of the origin of his third eye is narrated in The Mahabharata, a Hindu mythological epic; according to which; Once Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva’s consort, playfully placed her hands over his eyes.
Trinetra- Means the third eye of Lord Shiva. Th story of the origin of his third eye is narrated in The Mahabharata, a Hindu mythological epic; according to which; Once Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva’s consort, playfully placed her hands over his eyes. This led to chaos in the entire universe as the Lord closed his eyes. Darkness spread everywhere. So to bring back peace, light and balance back in universe, and to burn Kama (desire of senses) lord opened his third eye “The Trinetra”. Same is the concept behind the Trinetra Resort. When lives in current time nurture in high speed city milieu, the resort restores balance and peace, and illuminates the soul, taking us through a journey away from the materialistic pleasures, amidst the charm of nature.
Trinetra is also the name of Goddess Durga; thereby an amalgamation of the masculine and feminine elements, yin-yang within one’s inner self. According to ancient Indian yog veda, Kundalini (an unconscious, instinctive force of human body, coiled at the base of spine) also comprises of two factors, i.e. Shiva (male)& Shakti (female or another name of Goddess Durga) or Yin and Yang. This eternal constitution is the sole reason for the restoration of balance in one’s inner self during “Kundalini Yog”.
Interestingly, out of the numerous mesmerizing snow-covered mountains that can be seen from here, one is The Trishul Parwat (Shrine of Lord Shiva) and Nanda Devi Parwat (Shrine of Goddess Durga).. showering their blessings across the horizon... .
Some Interesting places at Mukteshwar
ChaulikiJaali:
Just below the temple are an outcrop of rocks, an overhang with a sheer drop of approx. 2000 Ft., great for rock climbing, rappelling and paragliding, providing an enchanting view of the deep wooded valley and sunset vistas. Locally known as the Chauli-ki-Jali, This is a great place to observe raptors like the The Himalayan Eagle and other feathered scavengers as they fly around majestically at eye level and below as you stand atop 8000 Ft.
PWD Guest House or The Jim Corbett's Bungalow:
Walking distance from the Mukteshwar Temple is this beautiful colonial Bungalow which retains the old world charm and both from the inside out seems to be frozen in time. The only spot in Kumaon from where you can enjoy a 180 Degree panoramic view of the Himalayas range. This Guest house has housed Jim Corbett for longstretches whilst his hunting sprees for the man eaters, the details have been written by Jim Corbett himself in his book 'Man Eater of Mukteswar' when he shot one of the most infamous man eaters in thosedays.
IVRI:
The Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory or as now know as The Indian Veterinary Research Institute had its genesis on December 9,1889 at Pune and relocated to Mukteshwar in 1893.Initially thelaboratory at Mukteshwar was completed in 1898 but got destroyed by firein 1899. It was resurrected in 1901.IVRI is responsible for preservation and maintenance of one of the dense most forests of Kumaon rich in flora and fauna, home to Leopards, Black Bear, Wild Boar, Deer and over 250 species of birds.
Bhulmaria Forest:
Located inside the dense IVRI controlled forest a small trek leads youto this 1905 constructed colonial structure.Apparently,Jim Corbett shot the infamous Man eater at this spot.
BhaluGarh Waterfalls:
A small trek leads you to this secluded and pristine water fall,about60 feet high.Its an ideal day picnic spot for nature lovers.
Vishnu Temple/Dol Ashram:
In the vicinity of Mukteshwar,Vishnu Temple is an important religiouscomplex surrounded with beautiful deodar forest.
Managher Trek:
If you are interested in anature trek through a dense coniferous forest then this is a great trek to go on with rare Rehsel Pine trees populating most part of the thick green. In the right season you will also be pleasantly surprised with a small waterfall inside the forest.
Kapileshwar Temple:
An ancient Shiva temple, constructed by Katyuri kings around 8th-10thcentury.This secluded temple is situated on the confluence of Kumiyaand Sakunirivers.A nice drive in the forest and a small trek willlead you to Kapileshwar Temple.
Devasthal:
Located at an altitude of 2450 meters. Devasthal peak is an emergingoptical astronomical site for Indian telescopes. Currently, a 130-cmoptical telescope is working at the site. The sites are managed by theAryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital. it is taken to be the highest observatory in India.
Mukteshwar is located very close to the lake towns of Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal which are just 1.5 Hrs driving distance. The Almora Town and Jageshwar Temples can be done in a day tour. The Jim Corbett National Park however would need at least a night’s stay to enjoy the wildlife safaris, Jim Corbett’s Museum and The Corbett’s waterfall. Thanks to it’s height of 8000 Ft above sea level it has the best sunset, sunrise and Himalayan views. The widest angle can be seen from the guest house which is the dead end of the road. The Cliff at Mukteshwar is a great for spotting raptors especially the Himalayan Eagle.
River Bed Trek:
A Point where two rivers meet. As located at 20kms from Trinetra Orchards, you would get to witness a beautiful valley.
Whispering Pines:
A walkable trek from the Trinetra Orchards to a picnic spot where you can hear and talk to the pines.
We can arrange day tips to Nainital, Ranikhet, Almorah, Jageshar, Jyotirlingam temple.
Mukteshwar is a serene hill town in the heart of Kumaon Hills, untouched by many travellers and nature lovers. History says that years ago Lord Shiva granted salvation or “Mukti” to a demon on this land . The evidence of the struggle between the god and demon can be seen on the walls of Mukteshwar Temple. Blessed by the grace of Lord Shiva, the place witnesses divine energies flowing throughout. Many visitors have felt that the ambiance of mukteshwar has healing qualities and one can hear the sound of “Aum” - the sacred syllable of Hindus that connects the soul with divinity. A step on the land aligns the mind, body and soul in perfect concord with the ethereal self. It is truly an abode for yoga, meditation and soul healing.
Quoted by Jim Corbett as “ The most beautiful spot in Kumaon ”Mukteshwar is known for its fascinating range of flora and fauna. The “Sweet City” is filled with orchards of peach, apple, apricots, plum and pear. Coniferous jungles with deodar , pine and oak trees shelter many exquisite varieties of birds and wildlife, including Barking Bears, Himalayan Black Bears, Wild Boar, Stag, Civets and Leopards. It is a “must- visit” destination for wildlife lovers and bird watchers.
What attracts tourists and travellers most about this township is that not only is it known for the tranquil wayfaring and sightseeing, but also the trilling activities that you can rejoice, like rappelling, mountain tracking, foresting, camping, bonfire , etc.
The clean-pollution free environment in the lap of Himalayas makes visitors abide to destination Mukteshwar