In the peak summer of May, I decided to visit Mukteshwar, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Nainital district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 2171 metres.
I had to rejuvenate my spirit and find solace in nature’s grandeur. The place was awesome with green lush meadows, the misty evening and gentle coolness in the air casting an enchanting spell. After reaching the place, I realised that it was the perfect place to find one’s inner self.
The next day, after a trek of around 13 km, my path led me to a village, a place that my resort owner had referred to as a “ghost village”, one abandoned by its original inhabitants. It was there that I had the privilege of meeting Kunti Devi, a warm and welcoming lady in her late fifties. As I was very tired, she offered me Buransh ka juice, a taste of the local culture of Kumaon.
