Kausani(The Switzerland of India), a popular hill station is located at the height of 1890m above sea level in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, with a meandering creek, Pine tree forests, Kausani is ideal for honeymooners, nature lovers and travellers. The mesmerizing view of the Himalayas in Kausani is dominated by Nanda Devi, Trisul parvat, and Panchachuli peaks.
Apart from its scenic beauty, it is also home to the famous poet Sumitra Nandan Pant and a place where Mahatma Gandhi stayed and fell in love with the beauty of Kausani so much so that, he described the hill station as the Switzerland of India.
History of Kausani
In ancient time Kausani was known as Valna. And till 15 September 1997 Kausani was situated in the Almora District after which Bageshwar district was churn out of Almora district.
Main highlights of Kausani
Longitude and Latitude: 29.8445degree N and 79.6039degree E
State: Uttarakhand
District: Bageshwar
Weather: cloudy, sunny, snowy, rainy
Places to visit in Kausani
1. Anasakti Ashram
In 1929, Gandhiji visited this place and after spending several days, and experiencing the beauty of Kausani he named it the Switzerland of India.
2. Sumitranandan Pant Gallery
In this place, the art and literary work of renowned poet Sumitra Nandan Pant are kept here.
3. Rudradhari Falls and Caves
Rudradhari Falls is located at a distance of 12km from Kausani. This is the place where
Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu were worshipped.
other nearby places to visit are Kausani Tea Estate, Baijnath Temple, Sarla Ashram, etc.
How to Reach
By Air
Pantnagar is Nearest Airport from Kausani(180 km)
By Train
Kathgodam is Nearest Railway station from Kausani(142 km)
By Road
The road is well-connected to Kausani and other tourist spots like Almora, Ranikhet, Pithoragarh, etc.
Hotels To Stay
1. Kausani Best Inn
2. Himalaya Darshan Resort
3. The Buransh Hotel
Things to Do
1. Shop at Kausani Shawl Factory designed by local villagers
2. See the sunrise over Nanda Devi peak
3. Birdwatching in Kausani
4. Have a nature walk
