About Kausani
Kausani is a hill station and a village which is situated in Baleshwar. This village is about 53km away from Almora. And from Delhi Kausani is about 427km away. This is one of the most visited tourist spot in the Uttrakhand Himalayas. When it comes to beautiful and breathtaking Himalayan peak views it is hard to rival the amazing view experience that Kausani offers you. Not only that here you can do trekking in the forest and you can also go for thrilling adventures such as zipline and rock climbing. Kausani pretty much fulfills all of the things that a tourist wants. In 1929 Mahatma Gandhi visited this place. This place reminded him of the landscape of Switzerland. He was glamoured by the beauty of this place so much that he called Kausani the Switzerland of India. The elevation of Kausani is 1890m above sea level.
History of Kausani
Kausani was named after a wise sage Kaushik Muni. He used to meditate here. Before India’s Independence in 1929 Mahatma Gandhi Ji visited and stayed here for 14 days and called this place the Switzerland of India. The famous poet Sumitranandan Pant was born in Kausani. At the time of Independence in 1997 Kausani was part of Almora.
What is Kausani famous for?
Kausani is famous for providing an all-in-one experience to tourists. In Kausani,
tourists can trek a beautiful forest route and they can also take part in thrilling sports such as rock climbing and zipline not only that Kausani is also popular for its amazing views. From here you can witness Trishul, Nanda Devi, Neel Kant, and Panchkula mountain ranges.
Nearby popular attractions to visit near Kausani
- Ananshaki Ashram
- Kausani Shawl factory
- Baijnath Temple
- Baleshwar Temple
- Kausani Tea Estate
- Rock Mountain
How to reach Kausani
- By Air – The nearest airport to Kausani is Pantnagar airport. Pantnagar airport is about 168km away from the village.
- By Train – The nearest Railway station to Kausani is Kathgodam railway station the distance of this railway station is 134km. From Kathgodam railway station you can book a private taxi, shared taxi or a bus the prices will vary according to the mode of transport you choose.
- By Road – Buses travel from Delhi to Almora and after reaching Almora you can take another bus which will drop you at your destination. Or you can book a private taxi and you can also travel here in your personal vehicle.
Best time to visit Kausani
Kausani is open all around the year. During summer you can visit here from March to June you will find a beautiful and pleasant environment during summer here. As for the monsoon season, it is best to avoid the visit in July to August here during this season there is a high probability of floods and landslides in the rainy season. And if you want to tour here to see the snow then December to February will be the best time to witness Kausani at its best.
Hotels in Kausani
Here are some hotels to stay near Kausani
- Snow View Guest House
- Himvadi Resorts
- Himalaya Mount View
- Sunita Himalayan Paradise
- Hotel Sagar
Location
Travel tips for Visiting Kausani
- Kausani can be visited by a personal vehicle.
- If you are trekking in the forest it is best to hire a tour guide with you because the in the forest you can come across a wild animal.
- During monsoon season it is advised to avoid the visit because of the risk of landslides and floods which usually occurs in the rainy seasons in the mountains.
- If you are visiting Kausani during winter you can bring some extra warm clothes like an extra jacket, sweater, or extra pairs of socks.
- If you want to visit all of the tourist attractions places in Kausani then you have to stay here for a minimum of 2 days to complete the tourist attractions that Kausani have to offer.
