Anasakti Ashram, Kausani

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Kausani, Uttarakhand. Edit

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Anasakti Ashram, Kausani was blessed with the stay of Mahatma Gandhi. During his stay in the ashram, The Father of the Nation penned the commentary on Anashkti Yog, called ‘Geeta-Anashakti-Yog’. Popularly known as Gandhi Ashram, it has now been converted into a study-cum-research centre. A part of the museum also houses an accommodation facility with 24 rooms. While staying in the ashram, tourists are also offered the facility of an attached library and kitchen. Due to its historical connections with Mahatma Gandhi and a study of Anashkti Yog, it has become a popular attraction of the destination.

Anasakti Ashram, Kausani

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5.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimun 30 Minute.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Milan Restaurant ; Bageshwar, Uttarakhand 263642.; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

BUS : Kausani is well connected by state owned bus services. Bus services connect Kausani to other hill stations like Almora, Ranikhet, Nainital and Pittorgarh. Many overnight tourist bus services run by private companies are available from New Delhi to Kausani. The bus charge is around Rs 1200.

Train : Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam. Kathgodam railway station to Kausani city is about 142 km, which can be covered by nearly 4 hours and for a cab it costs about Rs 2800, one way. Kathgodam is connected to many cities in the state.

Air : There is no airport in Kausani. The nearest airport to Kausani is Naini Saini in Pithoragarh, which is nearly 112 km away from the heart of the city. Pre paid taxi charges nearly Rs 2500 from Pithorgarh to Kausani.

Others : Another mode of internal transport that can be taken up in Kausani is the Tonga. Tongas in Kausani are horse drawn carriages that can carry around three to four people at a time. Tongas normally charge around Rs 5 to 10, depending on the distance covered through the trip.