On the mountain heights, several picturesque temples, including the famous Mukteshwar temple, are dedicated to Lord Shiva, highly revered in the mountains. At the western end of the Mukteshwar hills is the grandiose Indian Veterinary Research Institute, with its British Raj era architecture and atmosphere. The bungalow where Jim Corbett famously stayed during his hunt for the "Mukteshwar Man Eater" offers some of the best Himalayan views in Uttarakhand. Further afield, our team can organize excursions to the Hill Station lake towns of Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiyatal. To the north, take the historical transhumance route to Almora, the Chand Rajas ' 16th century capital of Kumaon, and explore the 7th century shikar a temples of Jageshwar and the Surya (sun) temple of Katarmal. Discover the underground sacred caves of Patalbhubaneshwar and the riverside temple of Kapileshwar.