Kausani

Kausani History

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.

Kausani Geography

Kausani is also known as “The Switzerland of India”. Kausani is a hill station and a small town in the Bageshwar region of Uttarakhand. Kausani is encircled by Himalayan Summit like Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli. Kausani is an ideal place for travellers, Trekkers, and Adventure-loving person and it is worth visiting. The lower head of Kausani has a local market and the upper head has hotels, resorts, and an Indian military base but the Indian Military Base does not allow entry for any visitor or outsider. Kausani has situated 40 km from the centre of Bageshwar city and 52 km from Almora and 123 km from the northeast of Nainital. The height of Kausani is 6,200 feet, The languages are spoken in Kausani are Hindi, Sanskrit, and Kumaoni. Popular places to visit in Kausani are Rudradhari Falls, Anasakti Ashram, Kausani Tea Estate, Kausani Planetarium, Someshwar, Stargate Observatory, Sumitra Nandan Pant Gallery, Lakshmi Ashram, Baijnath Temple, Dandeshwar Temple, Rudrahari Mahadev Temple, and Pinnath. Kausani nearby places are Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, Haldwani, Dehradun and Munsiyari. Kausani is a perfect destination for Delhi people, The distance from Delhi to Kausani is approx 623 km. The most approachable time to visit Kausani is in April, May, June, September, October, and November. The nearest airport to Kausani is Pantnagar Airport at a distance of approx 167.7 km. The nearest railway station from Kausani is Kathgodam Railway Station at a distance of approx 133.8 km.

Plan My Package Recommends Places To Visit in Kausani

Sumitranandan Pant Gallery

Sumitranandan Pant Gallery is a literature museum located in Kausani. The museum has the vellums of poems, articles, and awards set in the glass boxes in the museum. The Museum is fully driven by a well-known personality in modern Hindi literature named Sumitranandan Pant. Some of the famous and fantastic literature by the popular Sumitranandan Pant of the year 1926 are Naari, Swachchand, Pallav. Sumitranandan Pant is also being awarded by our Indian Government with the awards naming Gyanpith Award, Nehru Peace Award, Sahitya Kala Academy, and Padma Vibushan. The Best time to visit The Sumitranandan Pant Gallery is in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, and December. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Sumitranandan Pant Gallery is approx 167.8 km. The Distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Sumitranandan Pant Gallery is approx 133.9 km. The distance from Kausani to Sumitranandan Pant Gallery is approx 550 meters. The minimum time you require to explore the museum is 1 hour. The timings of opening and closing of the museum are 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. The entry fee per person is INR 10.

Anasakti Ashram

Anasakti Ashram is a pleasant and quiet place in Kausani. This ashram got its popularity when the famous leader Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for two weeks in the year 1929. Anasakti Ashram is also known as Gandhi Ashram. There is a tiny prayer room in an ashram and there the prayers are retained every morning and evening. The minimum time to explore the Anasakti Ashram is 1.5 hours. There are no entry fees for Ashram. The Ashram was assembled in a way for self calmness and comfort and the main benefit of this Ashram is that it is pollution-free. There is also a museum in this Ashram exhibiting words and photographs of Mahatma Gandhi at the time of staying in the Ashram. If you want to stay in Anasakti Ashram then the rent per room is INR 300 and the cost per meal is INR 50. The best time to visit Anasakti Ashram is in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, and December. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Anasakti Ashram is approx 168.1 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Anasakti Ashram is approx 134.2 km. The distance from Kausani to Anasakti Ashram is approx 850 metres.

Rudradhari Falls

Rudradhari Falls and caves are situated in Kausani Almora road. A Rudradhari Waterfall is an ordinary location with dense green rage fields. You can also view this waterfall while going on a trek of Adi Kailas and Trishul Parvat. There are countless ancient caves near Rudradhari Falls. The best time to visit Rudradhari Falls is in January, May, June, July, August, September, and December. If you come in day time you can observe the natural beauty from a close distance. The minimum time to explore Rudradhari Falls is approx 1 hour. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Rudradhari Falls is approx 174.3 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Rudradhari Falls is approx 140.4 km. The distance from Kausani to Rudradhari Falls is approx 9.8 km.

Kausani Tea Estate

The Kausani Tea Estate is a wonderful location situated on the road of Bageshwar placed at a height of 1800 meters above sea level. The area of the Tea Estate is around 208 hectares. The minimum time required to explore Kausani Tea Estate is approx 1 hour. The tea from Kausani Tea Estate is exported to many countries (Australia, Germany, U.S, and Korea). The imported Giriha’s tea is formed by the tea leaves from Kausani Tea Estate. You can even go to the section where the manufacturing of tea is being done. The best time to visit Kausani Tea Estate is in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, and December. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Kausani Tea Estate is approx 171.1 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Kausani Tea Estate is approx 137.2 km. The distance from Kausani to Kausani Tea Estate is approx 3.8 km.

Baijnath Temple

Baijnath Temple is situated at an elevation of 1126 meters, on the edge of Gomti River in the Bageshwar region of Uttarakhand. The town takes out its anime from the ancient Baijnath Temple. The nearby places from Baijnath are Bhramari Devi Temple and Garur. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married at the junction of River Gomati and Garur Ganga. Thousands of travellers visit Baijnath Temple during the time of Mahashivratri because this temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The Best time to explore Baijnath Temple is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Baijnath Temple is approx 184.1 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Baijnath Temple is approx 150.2 km. The distance from Kausani to Baijnath Temple is approx 16.8 km.

Places near Kausani

Almora (approx 52.5 Km from Kausani)

Almora is also known as the cultural capital of Kumaon. Almora is well known for its cultural diversity. Almora is situated at an elevation of 1,638 meters and is covered by the pines and old oaks. Almora is famous for its mesmerizing beauty, beautiful view of the Himalayas, authentic cultural heritage, and delicious cuisines. The two famous temples of Almora district are Chitai Golu Devta Temple and Nanda Devi Temple. Other temples of Almora are Katarmal, Jageshwar, and Kasar Devi which were built on a mountain peak and were near Kalimat. Popular places to see in Almora are Chitai Golu Devta, Bright End Corner, Martola, Kalimat, Deer Park, Govind Ballabh Pant Public Museum, Simtola, Katarmal Sun Temple. Adventurous activities which you can do in Almora are Rock Climbing, Spider Web, Burma Bridge, Cycling, Shopping, Nature Walks. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Almora is approx 116 km. The distance from Kausani to Almora is approx 52.5 km. The distance from Haldwani Railway Station to Almora is approx 88.5 km.

Nainital (approx 115.9 Km from Kausani)

Nainital is lying in the Kumaon Range, Nainital is covered by the Almora district on the north side and the Udham Singh Nagar district on the south side. Pauri Garhwal and Champawat district surrounded it on the western and eastern sides sequentially. The highest peak in Nainital is Bandhan Thali which is at the height of 2623 meters in the hilly region, and it is also known as Krol by geologists. The lower area is named Bhabhar which is obtained from the tall grasses of the region. The most ideal time to explore Nainital is between March to June. Places for sightseeing in Nainital are Naini Lake, Snow View Point, Mall Road, Tiffin Top, Eco Cave Gardens, High Altitude Zoo, Naina Devi Temple, and many more. The 7 Taals of Nainital are Bhimtal, Sattal, Khurpatal, Malwatal, Naukuchiatal, Malwatal, Harishtal and Lokhamtal. The distance from Kausani to Nainital is approx 115.9 km. The distance from Haldwani Railway Station to Nainital is 42.1 km.

Ranikhet (approx 58.3 Km from Kausani)

Ranikhet is the most famous and most visited destination in Uttarakhand. It is blessed with the best natural beauty and scenic views. Tourists usually come here to cure their minds and relax. Ranikhet is home to some of the gardens grown with apple orchards, pine trees, and apricots. Places to see in Ranikhet are Chaubatia Gardens, Haidakhan Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Upat Golf Course, Majkhali, Bhaludam, Mankameshwar Temple, Tarikhet Village, Dunagiri Temple, and many more such places. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Ranikhet is approx 109 km. The best time to visit Ranikhet is throughout the year but it will be more preferable in March to June or either September to November. Places to stay in Ranikhet are Stonewood Villa, Parwati Retreat, Meraki, and many more. Popular things to eat in Ranikhet are Gahat Ke Paranthe, Aalu ka jhol, Bhang ki Chutney, Phaanu, Kumaoni Raita, and many more. The distance from Kausani to Ranikhet is 58.3 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station is approx 75.5 km.

Dehradun (approx 315.1 Km from Kausani)

Dehradun is situated on the route of tourist destinations like Rishikesh, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Haridwar. Dehradun is located at the center of the Doon Valley in the state of Uttaranchal, comprised of the Garhwal Himalayas. During the summer months, temperatures range between 36°C and 16.7°C, and during the winter temperatures range between 23.4°C and 5.2° C. The Jolly Grant Airport is approx 25 km away from Dehradun and the city is connected by rail to all the major cities of India. Although the weather is pleasant throughout the year, April to July is the ideal time for traveling to Dehradun. The area of Dehradun is 196.5 km². The Longitude of the city is 78.0322 E and the Latitude of the city is 30.3165 N . The major Fairs and festivals celebrated in Dehradun are Jhanda Fair, Tapekshwar Mela, Bissu Fair, Mahasu Devtas’s Fair, Saheed Veer Kesri Chandra Fair, etc. The distance from Kausani to Dehradun is approx 315.2 km. The most convenient way to travel from Kausani to Dehradun is by taking a cab to Najibabad and then train to Dehradun.

Munsiyari (approx 164.8 Km from Kausani)

Munsiyari is situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand and has a height of 7,590 feet and 2300 meters. Munsiyari is a heaven for nature lovers. The most attractive thing about Munsiyari is the colorful mountain flora & fauna. The dense forest is an accommodation for various birds and animals like whistling thrush, wagtail, falcon, and leopard. The Longitude and Latitude of Munsiyari are 80.23 and 30.07 respectively. Some of the sightseeing and popular places to visit in Munsiyari are Birthi Falls, Maheshwari Kund, Panchachuli Peak, Thamari Kund, Kalamuni Top, Khaliya Top, Betulidhar, Nanda Devi Temple, and Darkot. Some of the major activities performed in Munsiyari: Bird Watching in Munsiyari, Trekking in Munsiyari, Nanda Devi Trek, Skiing in Munsiyari, Camping, Shopping in Munsiyari, and River Rafting in Gori Ganga River. The best time to visit Munsiyari is the months of March, April, May, October, and November. Nearby places of Munsiyari are Nainital, kausani, Ranikhet and Almora. Munsiyari is a perfect weekend getaway destination for North Indian people. The pin code of Munsiyari is 262554. The Distance from Kausani to Munsiyari is approx 164.7 km.

Haldwani (approx 140.7 Km from Kausani)

Haldwani is also known as “The Gateway of Kumaon”. Haldwani is considered the third most well-known city in Uttarakhand. Haldwani is a fully developed city with some of the reputed educational organizations, vibrant cafes, and restaurants where you can spend your pleasant evening with your friends, family, and loved ones. Popular places to see in Haldwani are Gaula Barrage, Sanjay Van, Lal Kuan Railway Station, Hedakhan Ashram. The most approachable time to visit Haldwani is in January, February, March, September, October, November, and December. The nearest airport from Haldwani is Pantnagar Airport at a distance of approx 26.6 km. The nearest railway station from Haldwani is Haldwani Railway Station at a distance of approx 3.1 km. Popular activities to do in Haldwani are Shopping (Malls, Markets, Bazars), Picnicking (Gaula Barrage) and enjoying the nightlife (Bars, Movie Theatres). Haldwani was acknowledged in the year 1834. Some of the popular restaurants in Haldwani are J4 Junction, Standard Sweet and Restaurant, Nanak Restaurant, Udupi’s Restaurant, and The Sham Veg and Non-Veg Restaurant. The distance from Kausani to Haldwani is approx 140.8 km.

Best Time to Visit Kausani

Kausani is a unique and top-ranking escape destination located in Uttarakhand. The most approachable time to visit Kausani is in both the summer and winter seasons. You can travel in March, April, and May (Summer Season), October, November, December, January, and February (Winter Season). The minimum and maximum temperatures in the summer season are 19 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius respectively. The minimum and maximum in the winter season are 9 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius respectively. Both the seasons offer perfect and pleasant weather for sightseeing and other outdoor activities in Kausani. You can also experience the snowfall in Kausani in December and January.

Kausani in Summer

Kausani in summer ranges between March to May. Summer is considered to be the best season for sightseeing and outdoor activities in Kausani. Tourists basically from Delhi come here to explore Kausani and nearby places of Kausani. The minimum and maximum temperature of Kausani in the summer season is 19 degrees and 30 degrees respectively. In the summer season, the festival of Holi and Shivratri is being celebrated and thousands of pilgrimage tourists come and visit Kausani.

Kausani in Monsoon

Kausani in monsoon ranges between June to September, this is considered as the off-season of Kausani. Due to the excess amount of cloudbursts and landslides, it is very risky to travel during monsoon season. The heavy rainfall also affects the sightseeing and tourist places of Kausani. So, it is highly recommended for tourists to not travel to Kausani during the monsoon season.

Kausani in Winter

Kausani in winter ranges between October to February. The maximum and minimum temperature in the winter season is 22 degrees and 9 degrees respectively. The Winter season is the most anticipated in Kausani. You have to carry normal woolen clothes while traveling to Kausani. You can experience snowfall in December and January. The festivals celebrated in Kausani during the winter season are Dussehra, Makar Sankranti, Losar, Christmas, New Year, and Maha Shivratri. The Winter season of Kausani is the most ideal time for Honeymooners and Couples looking for a romantic trip. The nights are cold and chilly during the winter season.

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.

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.

Kausani by Road

Kausani is well attached by reachable roads with main destinations of Kumaon and states of northern India. Buses are comfortably 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 Stay in Kausani

Heritage Resort

The Heritage Resort invites you on a pleasant and memorable vacation to one of the top resorts located in Kausani. Room types in Heritage Resort are Super Deluxe Bamboo Cottage, Executive Cottage, and Luxury Double Family Cottage. The amenities provided by the resort are free parking, free breakfast, a game room, wifi, and a barbeque. Nearby attractions from The Heritage Resort are Baijnath Temple, Rudradhari Falls, and Anasakti Ashram. The Distance from Pantnagar Airport to Heritage Resort is approx 170.9 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Heritage Resort is approx 270.2 km. The distance from Kausani to Heritage Resort is approx 3.6 km. The check-in and check-out time from the resort is 12:00 pm and 10:00 am respectively.

Hotel Sagar

Hotel Sagar is situated in the majestic hill station Kausani. Hotel Sagar is a 3-star hotel and it offers you pleasant accommodation and a good fellowship. The amenities provided by the hotel are Free Parking, Room Service, Power Backup, Laundry Service, Housekeeping, Restaurant, and Doctor on Call. Room types in Hotel Sagar are Deluxe Room, Super Deluxe Room, and Luxury Room. The check-in and check-out time from the hotel is 12:00 pm and 10:00 am respectively. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Hotel Sagar is approx 167.8 km. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Hotel Sagar is approx 133.8 km. The distance from Kausani to Hotel Sagar is approx 500 meters.

Nature Valley Resort

Nature Valley Resort is a luxury resort located in Kausani. This resort is perfect for nature lovers, families, and honeymooners. You can even go for adventure activities like Rock Climbing, Trekking, Rappelling, Jungle Camping, and Riverside Trek near the Nature Valley Resorts. The amenities provided by the resort are covered by a forest of Oak, Pine, and Rhododendron trees, fully furnished rooms, attached bathroom, 24 hours running hot & cold water, Intercom Facilities, Parking, 24 hours power backup, LCD with cable channel, and Sun Rise View from the resort. Some Popular nearby attractions from Nature Valley Resort are Baijnath Temple, Rudradhari Falls, and Anasakti Ashram. The distance from Pantnagar Airport to Nature Valley Resort is approx 172.6 km. The Distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Nature Valley Resort is approx 138.6 km. The distance from Kausani to Nature Valley Resort is approx 5.2 km.