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Chauli Ki Jali — the cliffs for climbing and valley views

Chauli Ki Jali, the overhanging cliffs next to the Mukteshwar temple: used for rock climbing and rappelling, with views over the Kumaon valleys.

What it is

Chauli Ki Jali is a set of overhanging cliffs close to the Mukteshwar temple, used for rock climbing and rappelling and with views over the valleys below. It lies about 0.7 km and 2 minutes from the centre of Mukteshwar on our routing.

Photos: Shyamal (CC BY-SA 3.0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

Climbing

Wikipedia says the surrounding hills are hard rock, suitable for climbing, though the sport may be a little risky on rainy days. Wikivoyage says resorts can make the arrangements. We have no verified operators, fees or safety rules.

The view

On a clear day the ridges and the snow peaks, among them Nanda Devi, show to the north; Wikipedia counts views of 22 peaks.

Combine it with

The one-day plan puts it after the temple. Read things to do in Mukteshwar and how to reach Mukteshwar.

Plans that include this

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Rocky crags of Chauli Ki Jali in the foreground with ridge after ridge of blue hills fading into haze beyond
One day in Mukteshwar — the temple, Chauli Ki Jali and the institute
Day plan · slow travellers · nature
A slow one-day plan in Mukteshwar: the Shiva temple at the top of the ridge, the Chauli Ki Jali cliffs and the veterinary institute's museum and cold room.
Best Mar–May · Oct–Nov
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Nearby places

All of Mukteshwar →
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple — the Shiva shrine that names the town
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple — the Shiva shrine that names the town
temple · 155 m away
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar — Koch's microscope and the 1900 cold room
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar — Koch's microscope and the 1900 cold room
viewpoint · 571 m away
Bhimtal Lake
Bhimtal Lake
lake · 17 km away

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Ranikhet
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Questions people ask

What is Chauli Ki Jali?

A set of overhanging cliffs close to the Mukteshwar temple, used for rock climbing and rappelling, with views of the valleys below, by Wikipedia's account. Our routing puts it about 0.7 km and 2 minutes from the centre. Wikivoyage says resorts can arrange climbing; we have no verified operators or rules.

Is climbing safe?

Wikipedia says the rock is hard and suitable, but that the sport may be a little risky on rainy days. Use a registered operator with proper equipment and guides, avoid the monsoon months, and never climb alone. We give no safety rules of our own, so ask the operator for theirs.

When is the view best?

On a clear morning or evening, when the ridges show in layers; fog is frequent in the monsoon. Wikipedia counts views of 22 snow peaks, among them Nanda Devi. We have no verified sunrise or sunset times, so check them for the day, and bring a layer for the wind.