Kausani is a surreal and scenic extravaganza best known for its snow-capped mountains, misty valleys, luxuriant pine forests, and pristine beauty. Tagged as Switzerland of India by Mahatma Gandhi, this is one of the picturesque and heavenly hill retreats—splendid and romantic in a nutshell.
If you are a nature lover, who is at peace listening to the melodies created by chirping birds and pine leaves singing in the breeze, Kausani is your place.
Situated at a height of 1890 m above the sea level, Kausani is the birthplace of the famous Hindi poet Mr. Sumitranandan Pant. At Kausani, one has to only open their windows to get a wholesome 360-degree view of the Himalayas. For history lovers, this is a must-visit place since, in the year 1929, Mahatma Gandhi spent 14 days here, writing a book called Anasakti Yoga.
Well known for the beauty of its landscape and the warmth of its welcome, Kausani offers the mind-boggling panoramic view of the Kumaon Himalayas. View the changing moods of the high Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi, Trishul, and the Nandakot.
Tours to Bajinath Temple The hill resort of Kausani offers several vantage points from where one can have a mesmerizing view of the vistas and photogenic scenery of the landscape including the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.
Another major attraction of the hill resort of Kausani is the Anashakti Ashram. The Anashakti Ashram has the proud privilege of being associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who is considered to be one of the greatest personalities of the 20th century.
Today the Ashram serves as the resting place for the tourists who experience complete peace after a sightseeing tour. The Ashram offers some dazzling spectacle of the Himalayan peaks of the Kumaon region. The superb library of the Ashram is worth visiting too.
Attractions in Kausani
If you are a nature lover, who is at peace listening to the melodies created by chirping birds and pine leaves singing in the breeze, Kausani is your place.
Situated at a height of 1890 m above the sea level, Kausani is the birthplace of the famous Hindi poet Mr. Sumitranandan Pant. At Kausani, one has to only open their windows to get a wholesome 360-degree view of the Himalayas. For history lovers, this is a must-visit place since, in the year 1929, Mahatma Gandhi spent 14 days here, writing a book called Anasakti Yoga.
Well known for the beauty of its landscape and the warmth of its welcome, Kausani offers the mind-boggling panoramic view of the Kumaon Himalayas. View the changing moods of the high Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi, Trishul, and the Nandakot.
Tours to Bajinath Temple The hill resort of Kausani offers several vantage points from where one can have a mesmerizing view of the vistas and photogenic scenery of the landscape including the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.
Another major attraction of the hill resort of Kausani is the Anashakti Ashram. The Anashakti Ashram has the proud privilege of being associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who is considered to be one of the greatest personalities of the 20th century.
Today the Ashram serves as the resting place for the tourists who experience complete peace after a sightseeing tour. The Ashram offers some dazzling spectacle of the Himalayan peaks of the Kumaon region. The superb library of the Ashram is worth visiting too.
Attractions in Kausani
- Nature walks, pine forest, exquisite view of Himalayas at sunrise and sunset
- Anasakti Ashram – Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for a few days in 1929, now a museum and study centre
- Kusani tea estate
- Handloom shawl factory
- Rudrahari cave temple trek – 8 kms from town, 2-km forest trek