Kausani- The Hilly Magical Place
Situated in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, Kausani is an ideal getaway from the busy city life. It is a quaint hill station popular for its astonishing views of Himalayas. Also called “Switzerland of India", this place is dotted with coniferous trees, lush green landscape, and silent valleys. Kausani is also popular for its splendid 300 km wide views of different Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Panchchuli and Trisul. The grandeur of snow-capped Himalayas can be viewed at its best when sun rays turn golden in the morning and orange-red during the sunset.
Nature lovers, families, and honeymooners make the bulk of travelers visiting Kausani. Kausani is a perfect winter holiday destination as winters get you an uninterrupted vista of the Himalayan peaks. Perched at a height of 1890 m, Kausani experiences snowfall also in winters.
Kausani was earlier known as “Valna”. It was the spot where the wealthy Kartikyapur Kingdom existed. It was until 1997 that Kausani was located in the district of Almora. Later the district of Bageshwar was carved from the Almora district. It was here that the most well-known Hind-poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was born.
From valleys and temples, Kausani has limited but very beautiful places that definitely need a visit when you are in Kausani. They include:
Shopping: Whether you like shopping or not, do not ignore buying some traditional craft ware in Kausani from MG road. This is the best market in Kausani offering different kinds of pullovers, gloves, and hand-knitted caps.
Touring the Ashrams: Kausani is the home to many ashrams that add to the beauty and divinity of this place. Visitors from abroad and India come here to know the history and cultures of Kausani.
Trekking: Trekking is another fun and adventurous activities to enjoy in Kausani. This splendid and grandeur retreat boasts of famous treks that are good for both experienced and beginner trekkers. Some of the famous treks include Pindari glacier trek, Rudrahari falls, and more.
Nature Walk: Enveloped in lush green forests, Kausani is a great place to discover the beautiful surrounding during a walk. It allowsto enjoy the views of Himalayan peaks.
Museum Visit: Anashakti Ashram devoted to Mahatma Gandhi is a famous museum in Kausani. The museum displays personal items and works for public view.
Pilgrimage: Kausani is also popular for lots of temples and the architecture and artwork that they showcase. Thus, making temple excursion a great activity to do here both for pilgrims and architecture admirers.
Adventure Activities: Kausani also offers many other adventurous activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and rappelling. They are famous among families and adventure enthusiasts youngsters alike.
So, what are you thinking about now? Plan a trip to this scenic extravaganza known for its misty valleys, snow-crowned mountains, and gorgeous beauty today!
Kausani is situated 52 km from Almora, 419 km from Delhi, 536 km from Chandigarh, and 117 km from Nainital. It is well-connected by roads to different nearby cities. Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport which is located at a distance of 170 km while Kathgodam has the closest railway station to Kausani at a distance of 140 km.