Explore Kumaon

Things to Do Around Hartola

Hartola sits at around 2,200 m (7,200 ft) in the Kumaon hills, a peaceful base for exploring the region. Temples, cliff-top viewpoints, orchards, hill towns and forest trails are all within easy reach.

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Bells at Mukteshwar Dham temple, Uttarakhand
25 km · ~50 min
Heritage

Mukteshwar Dham

A centuries-old Shiva temple on the hilltop at Mukteshwar, with sweeping views of the snow peaks.
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Sunset at Chauli ki Jali cliff, Mukteshwar
25 km · ~50 min
Viewpoint

Chauli ki Jali

A dramatic rock cliff beside the Mukteshwar temple, famous for its natural rock formations and the valley far below.
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Apple orchards in Kumaon
23 km · ~50 min
Orchards

Ramgarh Fruit Belt

Known as the fruit bowl of Kumaon, Ramgarh is lined with apple, plum, peach and apricot orchards. Come in season and pick up fresh fruit and preserves.
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Pine forest and Himalayan view near Hartola, Nainital
On your doorstep
Nature

Forest Trails

Step out from Hartola into the Mukteshwar forest reserve, through banj oak, burans and deodar, with Himalayan birds all around.
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Waterfall near Mukteshwar in the Kumaon hills
Near Mukteshwar
Waterfall

Bhalu Gaad Falls

A short trek through the forest near Mukteshwar leads to this quiet waterfall, a favourite half-day outing.
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Naini Lake in Nainital framed by autumn leaves
49 km · ~1.5 hrs
Day Trip

Nainital

Around two hours away: boat on Naini Lake, stroll the Mall Road and come back to the quiet of the village by evening.
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Kainchi Dham, Neem Karoli Baba ashram
37 km · ~1 hr 15 min
Spiritual

Kainchi Dham (Neem Karoli Baba Ashram)

The peaceful ashram founded by Neem Karoli Baba in 1964, visited by devotees from across the world. An easy, calm morning trip from Hartola.
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Ranikhet town in winter
77 km · ~2.5 hrs
Hill Station

Ranikhet

The “Queen’s Meadow”: a quiet cantonment town, home of the Kumaon Regiment, with pine forests, the Chaubatia apple orchards and wide Himalayan views.
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Almora town with Himalayan view
48 km · ~1.5 hrs
Culture

Almora

Kumaon’s cultural heart, spread along a horse-saddle shaped ridge, with old bazaars, ancient temples and the famous bal mithai.
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Getting Around
How Far Is Everything From Hartola?

Approximate road distances and drive times from Krritik Holiday Homes. Hill roads are winding, so allow a little extra time, and ask us to arrange a cab for any trip.

Nathuakhan10 km~25 min
Ramgarh23 km~50 min
Mukteshwar Dham & Chauli ki Jali25 km~50 min
Bhowali36 km~1 hr 10 min
Kainchi Dham (Neem Karoli Baba)37 km~1 hr 15 min
Bhimtal44 km~1 hr 30 min
Almora48 km~1 hr 30 min
Nainital49 km~1 hr 30 min
Kathgodam Railway Station64 km~2 hrs
Ranikhet77 km~2 hrs 30 min
Pantnagar Airport102 km~3 hrs
New Delhi344 km~7–8 hrs

Altitude of Hartola: around 2,200 m (7,200 ft) above sea level. Nights are cool all year and cold in winter, so pack warm layers.

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