The small yet picturesque village of Kausani is one of the top offbeat hill stations in Uttarakhand. If you want to enjoy the scenic views of Himalayan mountains and also have calm time then Kausani is the place for you!
Mahatma Gandhi was so impressed by its beauty that he gave the name 'Switzerland of India'. Kausani is a pristine Himalayan village with the splendid views of grand Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchuli.
Idyllic landscapes and misty aura of this hill station allures us. Kausani is ideal for quiet escapade as neither too crowded nor too commercialized. It is the place for nature lovers who want to spend a quality time in the lap of nature.
One gets to see a life in the Himalayan countryside and also enjoy the best of it. Kausani also has many tourist attraction in and around which keep us engaged. Shall we take a pictorial tour around Kausani to see why it is one of the best offbeat hill stations in Uttarakhand?
Enjoy this Photo Tour of Kausani
Where is Kausani?
Kausani is located in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. The nearest city is Bageshwar which is around 40km from Kausani.
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Historical Tales
At the time of Pre-Independence, Kausani was part of Almora District. It was in 1998 that Bageshwar District was carved out of Almora.
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Geograhy
Kausani lies in the Kumaon Division of Himalayas (Lesser Himalayas) which is dotted by rivers and Pine Forests. The land is fertile as many rivers pass through this course.
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Major Rivers Around Kausani
Rivers Gomti, Kosi and Ramganga cascade in the surrounding regions of Kausani.
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Offbeat Destination
Kausani is one of the best offbeat hill stations in Uttarakhand.
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Vistas of the Himalayas
Kausani is popular for the panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Panchchuli, Nanda Devi and Trisul. Many go there just to get this splendid view of Himalayas.
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Places to Visit in Kausani
Tea Gardens, Anashakti Ashram (a place where Gandhiji stayed), Pant Museum (dedicated to a local poet), Rudradhari Falls and Caves are some of the top places to visit in Kausani.
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Tourist Places Around Kausani
Baijanath Group of Temples, Almora, Bageshwar, Laubanj Village, etc. are some of the prominent tourist places around Kausani.
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Reaching Kausani
Kausani is around 52km from Almora and 40km from Bageshwar in Uttarakhand. For a detailed information on routes - Click - How to Reach Kausani
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Best Time to Visit Kausani
Kausani is a year-round destination but roads will not be in a good condition during monsoons. The time from October to February and April to June are the best time to visit Kausani.
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