 Kausani is an idyllic hill station which offers excellent views of the Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli, there are very few places in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani - A picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of the Himalayas.Kausani lies on the atop the ridge admist Pine trees overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garud and Baijnath valley on the other. Popularly called 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscape by Mahatma Gandhi.'Anasakti Ashram' lies at Kausani, is a quiet and revered place where Mahatma Gandhi spent some day. Pant Museum is another place of interest,this is the place where the famous poet of Hindi literature, Sumitranandan Pant was born.This place is preserved in it's original ancestral form. Lakshmi Ashram is a km away from the Anasakti Ashram, this place is a center run by women who do social service. Gandhiji's disciple, Sarala Behen spent her life here doing social service. This ashram is located in a solitary area in a dense jungle.Nearby Tea gardens, Baijnath group of temples and Bageshwar are the places of tourist interest nearby. Kausani is a place to spend some time away from rest of the world, with your loved on.
How to reach Kausani
Nearest railhead is at Kathgodam. Kausani is connected by road round the year.
Distance of of Kausani from major places
Delhi- Kausani 425 KM
Kathgodam- Kausani 142 KM
Almora- Kausani 54 KM
Ranikhet- Kausani 63 KM
Nainital- Kausani 117 KM
Pithoragarh- Kausani 107 KM
Kausani: 53 Km North of Almora lies in the Bageshwar district, Kumaon, in the State of Uttarakhand.
Area: 5.2 s.q. km.
Altitude: 1890 mt (6075 ft) above sea level
STD Code : 059628
Best Season : March-May; September-October.
Language: Hindi, English, Kumaoni
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