Kausani was a portion of the Almora region before the independence of India. After the Independence of India, the Indian government decided to carve the Bageshwar region out of Almora, and after that Kausani got its recognition. Kausani is known as “The Switzerland of India” because once upon a time Mahatma Gandhi got mesmerized by the beauty of Kausani and he called this place Switzerland of India. Kausani is famous because of the attractive valley of Someshwar, the most famous temple of Lord Shiva. The famous things to buy from Kausani are Kumaoni Jams, Pickles, and Chutneys. The pincode of Kausani is 263639. 

How To Reach Kausani

Kausani by Air

The nearest airport from Kausani is Pantnagar Airport at a distance of approx 167.7 km. After reaching the airport you can take a cab or taxi to Kausani. The distance from Delhi to Kausani by Air is approx 270 km. You can book your flight from major airlines Air India, Vistara, Spice Jet, Indigo, and Go Air. You can book your flight ticket from Plan My Package.

• Regular flights from New Delhi to Pantnagar: Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo.
• Regular flights from Mumbai to Pantnagar: Go First, Air India, Vistara, Air Asia, Spice Jet.

Time Taken By Flights:

• New Delhi to Pantnagar: 2 hours 15 minutes approximately.
• Mumbai to Pantnagar: 7 hours approximately.

Since flights from Chandigarh to Pantnagar are not direct flights and have hours and hours of layover, it is advised that you take a train from Chandigarh to Ramnagar and then take a cab or bus to reach Kausani.

Kausani by Train 

The nearest railway station from Kausani is Kathgodam Railway Station at a distance of approx 133.8 km. After reaching the railway station you can take a bus or taxi to Kausani. The distance from Delhi to Kausani by train is approx 405 km. 

• Trains from New Delhi to Kathgodam: New Delhi-Kathgodam Shatabdi Express, Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti Express, Ranikhet Express, etc.
• Trains from Mumbai to Kathgodam: Bandra Terminus Ramnagar Weekly SF Express.
• Trains from Chandigarh to Kathgodam: Jammu Tawi Kathgodam Garib Rath Express.

Time Taken By The Fastest Train:

• New Delhi to Kathgodam: 5 hours 33 minutes approximately.
• Mumbai to Kathgodam: 24 hours 35 minutes approximately.
• Chandigarh to Kathgodam: 10 hours approximately.

Kausani by Road

Kausani is well attached by reachable roads with main destinations of Kumaon and states of northern India. Buses are easily available from ISBT Anand Vihar to Nainital, Haldwani, and Almora. Private taxis are also accessible from Kumaon terrain and Garhwal terrain to Kausani. The distance from Delhi to Kausani by Road is approx 430 km. There are two ways of reaching Kausani by Delhi:

• Road Route 1 - Delhi- Hapur- Ramnagar- Ranikhet- Kausani
• Road Route 2 - Delhi- Hapur- Moradabad- Rampur- Haldwani- Kathgodam- Bhimtal- Bhowali- Khairna- Almora- Kausani

Places To Explore in Uttarakhand:

• Almora: 52.5 km/1 hour 57 minutes approximately.
• Ranikhet: 58.5 km/1 hour 57 minutes approximately.
• Mukteshwar: 104 km/3 hours 42 minutes approximately.
• Nainital: 116 km/3 hours 49 minutes approximately.
• Jim Corbett: 136 km/4 hours 38 minutes approximately.
• Chopta: 160 km/5 hours 27 minutes approximately.
• Auli: 197 km/6 hours 44 minutes approximately.
• Badrinath: 228 km/7 hours 47 minutes approximately.
• Rishikesh: 276 km/8 hours 9 minutes approximately.
• Lansdowne: 279 km/8 hours 58 minutes approximately.
• Haridwar: 297 km/8 hours 37 minutes approximately.
• Dehradun: 314 km/8 hours 59 minutes approximately.
• Dhanaulti: 339 km/ 10 hours 15 minutes approximately.
• Mussoorie: 345 km/9 hours 58 minutes approximately.
• Chakrata: 401 km/11 hours 47 minutes approximately.