Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute is an important centre located in Mukteshwar of Nainital district, which it has been made for the treatment of animals. This research institute was established in the year 1885. This research institute was established by the recommendation of Col. J. H. B. Hallen. Hallen was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Animal Plague Commission. This includes the area of Virology division and Temperate division. The Virology division conducts basic and adaptive research on the viral diseases of animals. The Temperate division conducts research on livestock production for the improvement of goats, for temperate production. It is situated at an altitude of 7622 feet on the intersection of the Gagar and Gangolihat ranges of Kumaun Hills. There is also a library and museum inside this research institute campus. Information related to animals can be obtained at this location.

How To Reach Indian Veterinary Research Institute

By Air

The nearest airport of Mukteshwar is Pantnagar, which is about 91 km from Mukteshwar.

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Mukteshwar is Kathgodam, which is about 57 km from Mukteshwar.

By Road

Indian Veterinary Research Institute is located at a distance of about 2.3 km from Mukteshwar.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Indian Veterinary Research Institute can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to April. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.