The route
Leave early and take NH9 east through Ghaziabad, Hapur and Gajraula to Moradabad. Highway driving, with plenty of dhabas and fuel.
Continue via Rampur to Haldwani and Kathgodam, at the foot of the hills. A good place for a last big stop.
About 62 km of hill road up through Bhimtal or Bhowali, then Ramgarh and Bhatelia. Allow around 2 hours.
We send a location pin when you book. In the hills, use it rather than searching for "Mukteshwar": we are about 11–12 km before Mukteshwar town, in Sashbani–Letibunga village. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Road trip tips
- Leave by 5–6 AM to clear Delhi traffic and reach the hills with daylight to spare.
- Drive the hill section in daylight. The road is paved all the way but narrow and winding in places.
- Fuel: fill up in Haldwani or Bhowali; Bhatelia, about 6 km from us, also has a pump.
- Motion sickness: if anyone gets carsick, keep the windows open on the climb and stop when needed.
- Monsoon (July–September): check road conditions before you set out and leave slack in your plans.
- Mobile network: Jio and Airtel work well at the house, and there's high-speed Wi-Fi.
By train
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station. The Kathgodam Shatabdi leaves New Delhi early in the morning and takes about 5 hours 20 minutes; overnight trains also run, so check the current timetable. From Kathgodam it's about 2 hours by taxi to Joie de Vivre, and we can help arrange the cab.
By air
Pantnagar is the nearest airport, about 110 km from Mukteshwar, roughly 3 hours by taxi.
From Nainital or Kainchi Dham
From Nainital it's about 40 km via Bhowali and Ramgarh, roughly 1¼–1½ hours. From Kainchi Dham it's roughly 37–40 km, about 1¼ hours. See staying near Nainital and staying near Kainchi Dham.
Delhi to Mukteshwar FAQs
How far is Mukteshwar from Delhi by road?
About 350 km. Joie de Vivre is about 62 km beyond Haldwani, and the drive from Delhi usually takes 8–9 hours with a couple of stops.
Which is the best route from Delhi to Mukteshwar?
NH9 via Ghaziabad, Moradabad and Rampur to Haldwani and Kathgodam, then up the hill road through Bhimtal or Bhowali, Ramgarh and Bhatelia.
Is the road to Mukteshwar good?
Yes. The highway to Haldwani is wide, and the hill road is paved all the way to our door, so any car can make it. It is narrow and winding in places, so drive it in daylight.
Can I reach Mukteshwar by train?
Yes. Take a train to Kathgodam (the Kathgodam Shatabdi from New Delhi takes about 5 hours 20 minutes), then a taxi for about 2 hours to Joie de Vivre. We can help arrange the cab.
What is the nearest airport to Mukteshwar?
Pantnagar, about 110 km away, roughly 3 hours by taxi.
Is there parking at the homestay?
Yes, free parking on site.
Choosing when to come? See Mukteshwar weather by month.