KAUSANI :- Set at an altitude of over 6075 ft (1890 MT)
lies the beautiful town of Kausani - also called theSwitzerland
of India.
Kausani is a destination for Himalayan tourists.
It is located 120 Km from Nainital, 53 km North
of Almora. This place offers a 350 km view of the Himalayan
peaks like Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. The view is so
clear that one gets a feeling of the snow being within touching
distance. There are very few places in the Himalayas which can
compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque hill station
famous for its scenic splendor.
Kausani
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Kausani provides an enchanting sunrise over the Himalayas
- a rich experience which willremain alive in your memories
for lifetime. Originally known as Valna, the mesmerizing hill
resort of Kausani offers the ultimate vacation creating the
romantic environment.
Kausani also holds importance because Mahatma Gandhi
stayed here for a long stretch in 1929 at the Anashakti Ashram.
While driving towards Kausani there is a place about 10 kms
before Kausani from Almora, called Rudhradhari Cave & Falls.
This is supposed to be a place frequented visited by Sonia Gandhi.
Anashakti Ashram - Gandhi Ashram - Anasakti Ashram - Kausani
Mahatma Gandhi called Kausani the 'Switzerland
of India', due to similarity in landscape.
Kausani the birthplace of the famed Hindi poet laureate Sumitra
Nandan Pant
LOCATION OF KAUSANI :-
The
hill resort of Kausani is located in the Kumaon Region
of Uttarakhand. Situated atop a narrow ridge, at 6075 feet Kausani
stands high at an altitude of 1890 metres above sea level.
Kausani is a Honeymooner's Destination.
Kausani lies on the atop the ridge amidst dense Pine trees
overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath
Katyuri valley on the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Highway.
Kausani is a Destination for Himalayan Tourists
BEST TIME TO VISIT KAUSANI :-
Kausani experiences snowfall during the months of December,
January and Feb, thus these three months are the best time for
Honeymooners & couples. The hill resort of Kausani is a
retreat in the summer months and may be visited during April-June
and September-November.
CLOTHING REQUIRED FOR KAUSANI :-
Summer
months will require light woollen clothing and in winters heavy
woollen.
It is here at Anashakti Ashram Mahatma Gandhi wrote
his treatise Anasakti ('detachment') Yoga - Gita-Anashakthi
Yoga. The ashram is well stocked with books and photographs
of Mahatma Gandhi's life. There is a small prayer room in this
ashram where prayers are held every morning and evening.
PLACES AROUND KAUSANI :- | Kausani Sightseeing | Kausani
Tourist Attractions | Visiting Places In Kausani |
Kausani is a very quite place far from the madding crowd. Further
ahead from the hill resort of Kausani you may plan for excursions
to various other places of tourist interest. There are the hill
resorts of Nainital, Almora and Ranikhet that are easily accessible
from Kausani, offer wondrous vistas of the Himalayas and make
excellent excursion options. Then there are the temple towns
of Baijnath and Bageshwar that attract several pilgrims and
tourists every year and are in close proximity to Kausani. The
nature lovers may even go on an excursion to Binsar from Kausani.
Binsar boasts of a bird sanctuary that is worth visiting and
the panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi.
TEA GARDEN IN KAUSANI :-
Baijnath :-
Temple Baijnath is known for its ancient temple which is situated
in the centre of the town at the confluence of the rivers Sarayu
and Gomti and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Baijnath Temple is
just 17 kms away from Kausani on the banks of River Gomti.
Sumitra Nandan Pant Museum :-
The birth place of famous Hindi-Poet Sumitra Nandan Pant. The
specially built gallery has a vast collection of English and
Hindi books providing a treasure trove for literature lovers.
Lakshmi
Ashram
It is called as Sarla ashram. It was found by the devotee of
Gandhiji Catherine Hillman who was known as Sarlaben. It was
established in 1946. It teaches cooking, vegetable growing and
animal caring for more than 70 poor women who lives in ashram.
How To Reach Kausani :- from Kathgodam - Kathgodam to Kausani
- Delhi to Kausani - Mumbai to Kausani
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Map To Kausani from Kathgodam - Kathgodam to Kausani
Kausani Distance Between Kausani - Distance Chart Kausani
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by Bus | Delhi to Kausani Bus Service | Delhi to Kausani by
Train | Delhi to Kausani Route | Kausani Sightseeing |
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Map To Kausani from Delhi
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How to Reach Kausani by Air :-
The nearest airport at Pantnagar 180 Kms. The closest operational
airport to Kausani is Naini Saini in Pithoragarh, which is approximately
142 km away. The closest International/National airport is New
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport - Palam Airport
(405 kms from Kausani)
How to Reach Kausani by Rail :-
Take your train from Old Delhi railway station or from Nizamuddin.
Nearest Railway Station is at Kathgodam. Kathgodam Railway Station
is about 146 km away from Kausani city. The distance from the
railway station to Kausani can be covered in nearly 4 hours.
STATION
NAME (FROM-TO)
DEP.
TIME
ARV.
TIME
TRAINS
NAME AND CLASS
DELHI
- KATHGODAM
2245
HRS
0600 HRS
0445
HRS.
2040 HRS.
RANIKHET
EXPRESS
1A, 2A, SL,II
AGRA
FORT - LAL KUAN
2200
HRS
0835 HRS
0615
HRS
1910 HRS
KUMAON
EXPRESS
2A, SL, II
LUCKNOW
- LAL KUAN
2110
HRS
0625 HRS
0605
HRS
2050 HRS
Nainital
EXPRESS
2A, SL, II
HOWRAH
- KATHGODAM
2145
HRS
0845 HRS
1155
HRS
1930 HRS
BAGH
EXPRESS
2A, SL, II
SHATABDI
EXPRESS:- Runs
between New Delhi-Kathgodam-New Delhi twice a week (Friday
& Sunday) during summer vacations.
NOTE:- For precise details of dates,
timings and fares of all the above trains, we request
you to kindly confirm with the Indian Railways before
making reservations.
From Kathgodam the drive to Kausani takes approx
Two Hour thirty minutes and from Lal Kuan the
drive to Nainital is approx Three hours.
Kindly
Note :- Though
time varies to reach Kausani as it depends on the traffic,
time of the journey (morning daytime or evening) and
the mode of Transportation.
Kausani
by road from nearest Railhead
Kathgodam
(via Almora)
146
Kms
Lalkuan
(via Almora)
166
Kms
How to Reach Kausani by Bus :-
Kausani is well connected by state owned bus services. Bus services
connect Kausani to other hill stations like Almora, Ranikhet,
Nainital and Pithoragarh. Many overnight buses owned by private
companies ply between New Delhi and Kausani. Take the correct
bus from I.S.B.T. it is a 14 hour journey which connects the
route including other hill resorts-Ranikhet, Almora, Gwaldam,
Pittoragarh and Nanital. Kindly Note : Private Bus service mostly
operate during the season period.
Weather of Kausani -Climate
of Kausani
The climate of Kausani is salubrious and even offers hygienic
environment. The climate of Kausani is extremely pleasant, thus
accounting for the increasing number of tourists to the place.
Kausani experiences cool summers and chilly winters. Snowfall
occurs during the months of December and January.
Accommodation - Hotels - Resorts in Kausani :-
The hill resorts of Kausani offers various accommodation options
ranging from deluxe hotels, standard hotels and budget hotels
catering to requirements of the travelers visiting this beautiful
hill station. Other options like the Tourist Rest houses are
also available at Kausani.
Nainital Tourism offers Transport & online
booking Luxury - Deluxe and Budget from 30 + various
Hotels & Resorts in Kausani.
Kausani
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