Yet another tourist hotspot in the country that has earned the sobriquet “Switzerland of India” (given by the great Mahatma Gandhi) due to its incomparable beauty is a hill station in Uttarakhand called “Kausani”. This hill station whose original name was “Valna” is located in the Bageshwar district. The magnificent sight of the Himalayan peaks like Panchchuli, Trisul, and Nanda Devi is what makes this hill station a popular tourist destination. The view of the sunrise and sunset on the snow clad Himalayas further enhances the beauty of Kausani. So if you either love nature or you are an adventure freak then “Kausani” is an ideal destination for you to explore and enjoy.
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How to reach Kausani ?
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Kausani Map
By train:
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam which is four hours away from Kausani by taxi.
By road:
There are many bus services available from places like Ranikhet, Nainital, and Almora to Kausani. There are also many bus services available from New Delhi. Ranikhet and Nainital are the starting points that are located in close proximity to Kausani.
a. How to reach Kausani from Ranikhet : The shortest route to reach Kausani from Ranikhet is via Dwarahat – Almora – Kausani Rd as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here to view on Google Maps.
b. How to reach Kausani from Nainital : There fastest route from Nainital to Kausani is via NH109 and Almora-Gopeshwar Rd and the route map is depicted above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here to view on Google Maps.
By flight:
The nearest airport is the Pantnagar airport which is located at about 162 km away from Kausani. The nearest international airport is in New Delhi.
Climate and the best time to visit Kausani
The summers in Kausani are extremely pleasant and the temperature ranges from 11 degrees to 25 degrees. Winters can be severe with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 2 degrees to a maximum of 15 degrees. Snowfall during winters is common. Rainfall during monsoon is moderate. The ideal time to visit this beautiful hill station is from September to May. Although one must add that for trekkers summer would be the ideal time to visit.
Places To Visit Around Kausani
Gandhi Ashram (Anasakti Ashram): Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for some days when he wrote the commentary on AnashktiYog. It has a very peaceful atmosphere with a majestic view of the Himalayas in the background. It is an ideal place for meditation.
Rudradhari Falls and Caves: It is beautifully located amidst fields of paddy and pine forests. It is a great natural attraction with several caves within a close proximity.
Trekking points: Pindari Glacier, SundarDhunga Glacier, and Kafni Glacier can be seen while trekking uphill. The Pindari Glacier is nestled between Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot mountains. On the trek route, one will encounter plenty of breathtaking views of the Himalayas and the surrounding.
Sumitranandan Pant Gallery: The gallery is devoted to Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant, who was born in this hill station. This gallery is housed within the residence of the poet. It has some great collection of the poet’s poems, articles, literary works, letters, and also awards.
Kasauni Tea Estate and Factory: It is a very famous tea estate where the popular Girias Uttaranchal tea is produced. A visit to this tea estate is an enchanting experience because of the lush greenery visible in all the directions.
Other places of tourist interest in close proximity to Kausani areBaijnath, Kote Mai temple, Krishna gari, Berinag, Angayaari temple, Nar Singh temple, Laubanj Village, BadhanGari temple, PatalBhuvaneshwar, Gangolihat, Bageshwar, Gwaldam, and Chaukori.
Accommodation – Hotels, Resorts and Home Stays in and around Kausani :
Click on the link here to check out the places to stay near Kausani , Uttarakhand on Google Maps.
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