Kausani is located 53 km north of Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the beautiful hill station of India. Kausani is situated on the peak of Pingnath, showing the beauty of the Himalayas. From here, the view of the snow-clad Nanda Devi mountain peak is very spectacular.
Kausani, located between the Kosi River and the Gomti River, was called 'Switzerland of India' by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Beautiful scenic places, sports, and religious places attract tourists especially here.
Highlights
Kausani is located 53 km north of Almora city in the state of Uttarakhand.
State: Uttarakhand District Bageshwar
Kausani is located around 53 km from Almora, 62 km from Ranikhet, 117 km from Nainital, 410 km from Delhi.
Famous: Kausani is called the 'Switzerland of India'.
Best time to visit Kausani: April - June, and September - November
How to reach Kausani: One can be reached by air, rail, bus, etc.
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport. Kathgodam railway station is the nearest railway station. Bus, taxi, etc.
Places to See: Anasakti Ashram, Lakshmi Ashram, Tea Gardens
Where to stay: Hotel, Guest House Buy what Kumaon Shawl, Tea
History and Facts of Kausani
Kausani is a beautiful hill station situated at an altitude of about 6075 feet above sea level. Apart from the huge Himalayas, there is a grand view of Nandakot, Trishul, and Nanda Devi mountain from here. This hill town is situated on the top of a hill amidst the thick trees of the pine and offers a wonderful view of the beautiful valleys of Someshwar, Garuda, and Baijnath Katyuri.
A long time ago, Kasauni was part of the Almora district and was known as Valna. At that time, Almora district came under the jurisdiction of King Baichaldev of Katyuri. Later, the king gave a large part of it to Shri Chand Tiwari, a Brahmin from Gujarat. Mahatma GandhiImpressed by the grandeur of this place, this place was called Switzerland of India. Presently, Kausani is a famous tourist destination and every year tourists come from all over the world.
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