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Kausani, a great tourist destination renowned as Switzerland of India, is a picturesque hill station and is a wonderful halting place for Himalayan Tourists. The hill resort Kausani is located at an altitude of about 1890 m above the sea level. This is a cute picturesque village with scenic splendor and vibrancy. This village has only about less than 300 inhabitants. This spectacular natural beauty offers the scenic view of a wide expense of Himalayan ranges. The eye watching views of about 350 km vast Himalayan ranges including the major peaks such as Panchchuli, Nanda Devi and Trishul are really awesome. A walk around this hilly village offers you mind blogging natural beauties and exquisite landscapes. The eye feasting views of the Sun rising above the Himalayan peaks is really a wonderful unforgettable experience from Kausani. The lusting green Kausani is surrounded by dense pine forests. The cool and pleasant ambience of this unspoiled and serene location makes it a much sought holiday destination for the Himalayan tourists, nature lovers and environmentalists. Many breathtaking picnic spots are available in and around this grandeur location. Enriched with attractive wild flowers and cool softy breeze carrying the fragrance of the hilly regions, Kausani is really a must see tourist location in India subcontinent.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 263639

STD Code: 59628

Info Website: euttaranchal.com/tourism/kausani.php

Best Time to Visit:  April-June, September–November

HistoryEdit

Mahatma Gandhi, during his stay at Kausani, penned his memorable commentary on the ‘Gita-Anashakti Yoga’ inspired by the scenic grandeur of this richly gifted spot. Mahatma Gandhi was so much impresses that he started calling it “Switzerland of India”. The guesthouse where Mahatma Gandhi stayed is now known as the Anashakti Ashram. Famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was born at Kausani. Some of her early poems composed here have described the nature in its manifestations.

Places to VisitAdd

Kausani Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

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

By Other : 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.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel shivay ; Near Bus Stop, Kausani, Distt bageshwar, Uttarakhand, India., Kausani, UT 263639. ; Ph – 094 56 542626 ; Facilities – N.A.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Blossom Hotel and Resort; Near VIP Guest House ,Kausani Estate ,District – Bageshwar ,Uttarakhand India. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Ample Parking space, Running hot and cold water,Cable TV with all prime channels, Intercom facility.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Chevron Eco Lodge; View Point, Kausani Estate, Kausani , Uttarakhand. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Chevron Eco Lodge conference hall is currently under construction. Facilities include sightseeing, car rental, laundry service, doctor on call. Indoor games comprise carom and Ludo.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Sun n Snow Inn; Bageshwar, Kausani-Uttaranchal, Kausani , Uttarakhand. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – N.A.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Garden Restaurant ; Garden Restaurant, Hotel Uttrakhand, Kausani. ; M – N.A. ; Food Serve : Indian, Continental, Chinese

Must Eat FoodAdd

• Kumaoni Dishes – Chevron Eco Restaurents ; View Point, Kausani Estate, Kausani, Uttarakhand, 263639 India ; Ph/M – 1800 102 3346‎ ; Cost – N.A. ; Famous for – N.A.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

• Kausani Tea ; Kausani Tea Factory ; Uttaranchal Tea Company (Pvt.) Ltd.Pingalkote, Kausani. ; Ph/M: 05962-258330
• Kausani Shawl ; Kausani Shawl Factory ; Kausani, Distt. Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. ; Ph/M: 91-5962-258082, 258261.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SpaAdd

FestivalAdd

Dussehra ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : October-November ; Details: This festival is the most famous festival in Kasauni which is celebrated usually in the month of October-November. The festival is almost celebrated for over 10-days. Local people like to celebrate this festival with their family and friends.

Uttaryani Fair ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : January ; Details: This is another annual fair of Uttaryani which is held almost every year in the month of January during Makar Sankranti. This fair is also celebrated with full zest and celebration.

Shivratri Fair ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : February and March ; Details: The most auspicious Chaturdashi is the one in the Phalgun month according to the Hindu calendar, which sees vibrant Shivratri celebrations in Kausani. Enjoy the festive air with elaborate prayers and pujas, festive food and lots of folk songs and dances. Special meals are prepared during this time, which are first offered to the deity and then distributed as bhog. This festival usually falls during the months of February and March.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Kausani is a major tourist city in India.
• Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

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