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Reaching Out to Himalayas: A Photo Tour of Kausani!

Kausani is one of the top offbeat destinations in Uttarakhand.

By Akshatha Vinayak

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?

Where is Kausani?

Kausani is located in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. The nearest city is Bageshwar which is around 40km from Kausani.

PC: Sujayadhar

Historical Tales

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.

PC: Yogendra Joshi

Geograhy

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.

PC: Jacob

Major Rivers Around Kausani

Major Rivers Around Kausani

Rivers Gomti, Kosi and Ramganga cascade in the surrounding regions of Kausani.

PC: Jacob

Offbeat Destination

Offbeat Destination

Kausani is one of the best offbeat hill stations in Uttarakhand.

PC: Utkarshsingh.1992

 Vistas of the Himalayas

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.

PC: Ekabhishek

 Places to Visit in Kausani

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.

PC: Utkarshsingh.1992

 Tourist Places Around Kausani

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

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

PC: Anshumandatta

Best Time to Visit Kausani

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.

PC: Abhijit Kar Gupta

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