Kasauni Hill Station Uttarakhand

Kasauni District Stats

District Headquarters: Almora
Area: 3090 sq km
Latitude: 29° 36′ N
Longitude: 79° 30′ E
Total Population: 6,21,972
Literacy Rate: 74.53%
Altitude: 1651 m
Language: Kumauni, Garhwali, Hindi
Best Season: Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

About Kasauni

Kausani is a beautifull hill station and located in Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand state. The hill station famous for its 300km wide panoramic view of Himalayan like - Nanda devi, Trishul and Panchchuli. Kausani is a small hill station and also known as "Switzerland of india. Kausani is a dreamland location. Mahatma Gandhi the father of the nation is said that Kausani is the "Switzerland of the india" When he visit the India.
It is located at an average elevation of 1890 meters above the sea level. The town is surrounding by Thick pine forest and valleys on both side. Kausani is spread an area of 5.2sq km. Kausani is surrounding by a thick cover of pine tree and provide a panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. The place is one of the most popular destination among the tourists.
An other popular attraction of Kusani are Ananshakti Ashram, Sumitra Nandan Pant Museum and the Lakshmi Ashram. You can visit many Religious temples like Baiujnath Temple, Someshwar Temple and Bageshwar Temple located near the Kausani.
There are no big brand Market are available in Kausani but you can buy the hand made Shwals made in the shwals Factory in Kusani and also buy the Tea of Kusani, jam, pickles, handicraft, Woolens are also available in Kausani Market.
It is the ideal destination for Honeymooner's.Famous Poet writer Sumitra nandan Pant was wrote many poems to explore the beauty of Kausani. Kausani is known as a popular writer destination and The Mahatma gandhi is describe Kausani as "The Switzerland of india".The place is known for its climate with mild summer and realy cool winter.

Why Visit Kausani?

Kausani History

Weather of Kausani

Winter Season: The winter season is starts from October to February. The season offer chilly climate with maximum temprature of 15c to minimum is 0c. During the winter monsoon heavy snowfall are common and found very cold weather.Winter season is the best time for honeymoon. Woolens are must during the visit in Kausani in Winter season.

Summer Season: During the summer season the maximum temprature is 27c and minimun is 10c. Summer starts from April to June. These momths are the best time for sightseeing and enjoy the adventure.

Monsoon Season: The month from June to September offered the natural beauty of Kausani. Kausani is a place that visited any time of the year. Dussehra celebration is the colourful fastival which is celebrate in Kausani during the season.

Things to Do in Kausani

Shopping: The Kausani is a small hill station and contain small market. The market contain varoius type of shawls hand made by villagers, Tea of Kausani from Kausani Tea Estate, Handicrafts, pickles, Jams, and woolens.

Museum Visit: Kausani is famous for its museums like - Anashakti Ashram and Sumitaranandan Pant.

Nature Walk: Kausani is a greenery place that make it a perfact place to visit with family and friends.You enjoy here panoramic view of himalayan peaks.

Places to See in Kausani

Lakshmi Ashram: The ashram is located 1 km near from Kausani. The Ashram chief moto is the development of the rural woma of Kumaon region. The woman are taught various things like growing vegetables, hand craft work, cooking , house-keeping. The Ashram run by Kumauni women. The Ashram was established inla Sarla behn.

Baijnath Temple: This is the oldest temple about 1000 year old and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple also provide amaging view of the surrounding mountain range.

Sumitranandan Pant Gallery: The great Indian poet, Sumitranandan pant was born in Kausani. Sumitranandan pant Gallery is a mini museum which contain many awards, drafts and manuscripts written by the great poet Sumitrananadan panth. The gallery has contain some realy interesting collection of books.

Rudradhari Falls and Caves: The Rudradhari fall and caves are located in the Adi Kailash region. Reached the fall and cave through an easy trek. Rudradhari falls and cave is one of the best place in Kausani. You must visit this place with your family.

Anasakti Ashram: The Ashram is also known as The Gandhi Ashram. Anasakti Ashram is a place where Mahatma Gandi stayed during time he wrote the Anasakti yog. The Ashram is a museum that contains mahatma Gandhi Photographs and his writen book.

Sundardoonga & kafni Glaciers: Sundardoonga is known for its beautiful rocks. Theses two Glaciers are ideal destination for adventurous Trekkers and both of them are located in Pindari Glacier.

Kausani Tea Estate: Situated at a distance of 5 km from Kausani at an elevation of 1800 mts above the sea level. The tea estate is cover an area of 208 hectares. The tea is export in Australia, Germany, Korea and U.S.

Excursions

Bageshwar: Bageshwar is a beautiful town, got its name from Bagnath the famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is believed that the Lord Shiv awandered here as a tiger. Situated at a distance of 38 kms from kausani. The temple is attract the thousand of Devotees from all over india and lies on the confluence of Saryu and Gomti River. Uttarayani fair is a popular fair held in Bageshwar every year in the month of January.

Someshwar: Someshwar is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated at a distance of 35 km from Almora. The temple was constructed by the founder of the Chand Dynasty, Raja Som Chand and holdes an importance among the locales.

Binsar: Situated at a distance of 48 km from Kusani at an elevation of 2412 mts above the sea level. It is famous for Bisar wildlife sanctuary. Bineshwar temple is dedicated to lord Shiva located in binsar. offered the amazing views of the major peaks like Chaukhamba, panchcahuli, Nanda devi, Nanda kot and kedarnath.

Baijnath Temple: The famous temple lies om the bank of Gomti River in the Garuda Valley. Situated at a distance of 16 km from Kausani. The temple is the main attraction is the black stone idol of Goddess Parvati at the main Enteance. An other attraction in Baijnath is Goddess Kali Temple located at a distance of 8 km from Baijnath.

Mukteshwar: Mukteshwar got its name from 350 year old temple Mukteshwar Dham and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated at a distance of 123 km from Kausani with at an elevation of 2285 ft above the sea level. The temple is situated on the top of the hill and offered stupendous views of Himalayan Range.

Ranikhet: Situated about 76 km from Kausani at an elevation of 1869 mts above the sea level and also home of the Kumaon Regiment and Naga Raegiment of Indian Army. It is popularly known as the "Queen Meadow" or "Queen field".

Nainital: Nainital is a popular hill station, Situated at a distance of 119 km from Kausani at an elevation of 1938 mts above the sea level. Naini lake is the main attraction of the nainital and offered boating facalities in Naini lake. The lake is eye shaped lake and surrounding with mountains with thick alpine Trees.

Almora: Almora is situated 47 km from Kausani and famous for its magnificent beauty. Almora is offered rich culture, unique Handicraft and delicious cuisine. Every year thousand of tourists visits almora to see the natural beauty.

Gangolihat: It is a small hill town and famous for its Shakti Peeth of "Haat Kalika" Dedicated to Goddess parvati. Some of the other attraction is Ambika dewaal, Chamunda Mandir and Vaishnavi Mandir are some of the famous temple is located in Gangolihat.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar: Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a cave temple dedicated to lord Shiva. It is believed that the cave is the abode of 33 crore Gods and Goddess including with Goddess Parvtai and Lord Ganesha. This mystical cave is 160 m long and 90 ft deep.

How to reach Kausani

By Train: Kathgodam situated at a distance 132km from Kausani and the neareast railway station. Kathgodam Railway satation is well conected to the other major cities of india like lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata. Buses and taxis are easily available from Kathgodam to Kausani.

By Air: Pant Nagar is the nearest Airport of Kausani. The Airport is located at a distance of 162 km from Kausani. Buses and Taxis are available from Haldwani , Kathgodam and Nanital to Kausani.

BY Road: Kausani is well conected by Motorable road. Buses are easily available from ISBT Anand Vihar to Kathgodam and Almora. Taxis are easily available from the major destination of Uttarakhand to Kausani. The distance from Delhi to Kausani is 410 km.