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Kausani: The Enchanting Himalayan town
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and covered with ice sheets, Kausani looks like a beautiful painting of nature. This famous tourist destination of Uttarakhand beguiles the visiting tourists with its natural beauty.
Due to its lush green forests, high mountains, clear and blue sky, beautiful lakes and so many stunning views, this place has become the favourite place of innumerable tourists. If you have a wishlist of getting a view of famous peaks like Nandadevi, Trishul and Panchachuli, turn to Kausani.
Kausani is ideal for those who want to get away from the hustle, dust, and bustle of big cities and spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Actually, Kausani is a paradise edible for which one should visit Kumaon. The vast expanse of the famous Katyur valley comes in front of you as you wake up to experience the Kausani sunrise.
How to reach
Kausani is located 52 km north of Almora in the Bageshwar district. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, and the nearest airport is at Pant Nagar. You can get a flight from Delhi to Pantnagar.
The nearest railway station to Kausani is Kathgodam, which is 142 km from here.
Stay in Kausani
The best season here is from April to June and September to November. Due to this, the room tariffs also become a little expensive during this time and it is better to get the booking done a month in advance.
Things to do in Kausani
Explore the temples and seek enlightenment
Apart from the beautiful hills and mountains, Kausani is also known for ashrams, temples and tea gardens. Anashakti Ashram is a famous ashram here, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed for a few days.
Pinnath Temple, Shiva Temple, Rudrahari Mahadev Temple, Kot Bhramari Temple and Baijnath Temple are some of the famous religious sites of Kausani.
Love poetry then it is a must-visit
Apart from this, Kausani is also the birthplace of the famous Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant. There is also a museum here, known as Sumitranandan Panth Gallery. It has a collection of poems manuscripts, various works and awards given to this great poet.
Trek these trails
You can enjoy trekking (hiking) and rock climbing here. Sundar Dhunga Trek, Pindari Glacier Trek and Milam Glacier Trek are among the best trekking routes in India.
Drench yourself under the Waterfalls
Rudradhari Falls in the middle of the terraced hillsides of paddy fields and lush forests of lush green cedar has the terrific beauty. The way to get here is not difficult. You can also reach here while trekking 12 km near Kausani. A cold spring falls from a great height.
Take a stroll at the tea estate
Kausani tea estate is located on Bageshwar Road, 5 kilometres from Kausani. The Bagan is divided into 21 parts and is spread over 208 hectares. Uttarakhand's famous 'Girias Tea' is produced here.
There is a lot more to adore the picture-perfect hill town, If you wanna know more about any place that you have it on your mind, let us know. For travel queries, write to us.