KAUSANI HILL
AT
BAGESHWAR
Kausani
is located at a height of 1890 meters in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand.
Because of its exceptional natural splendor, Mahatma Gandhi named Kausani as
the “Switzerland of India”.
Kausani is a land of lush green hill station
with spellbinding snow clad Himalayan view, silent valleys and bubbling creeks,
song of birds and the towering coniferous trees. The peaks like Nanda Devi,
Trishul and Panchachuli are distinctly visible from Kausani.
The view of the greater Himalayas from
Kausani Kindles hope even in the greatest pessimist with depressed feelings. The
glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sun
rays turn them into gold at morning and red-orange sky at the sunset.
Kausani is an ideal place for honeymooners
and it acts as a weekend destination from Delhi as well. Kausani has been
attracting adventure and nature lovers from all over the world. Kausani is
ideal spot for those who seek an escape from the hustle-bustle of big cities
and widh to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature.
Kausani
provides an exceptional vista of various Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda
Devi and Panchchuli. Moreover, it stands on the top the ridge amidst dense Pine
trees overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri
valley on the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Highway.
You
feel you can almost touch the snowy Himalayas as it appears so close to your
eyes. The sunset and sunrise are important events. You can watch how the rays
of the setting sun paint the snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, and forget
about the material pleasures of your life.
Wake
up with the chirping of birds, smell the wild flowers and watch the crimson
rays of the sun paint this little hamlet of Uttarakhand with its own hues. If rustic
charm and tranquil isolation is what you are looking for, then plan a tour to
Kausani this season.
Kausani
is the birthplace of famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, who wrote some of
his memorable poems in praise of this paradise on earth. In 1929, Mahatma
Gandhi stayed here for 14 days at the Anasakti Ashram while scripting his book
titled 'Anasakti Yoga' and was greatly impressed by its environs.
The town is
accessible all year round. For those who wish to avoid the cold, the best
season is between April to June and again between September to November. Summer
months will require light woollen clothing and winter- heavy woollen clothes.
By Air
The
nearest airport is pantnagar. It is
situated 162kms from kausani.taxis are available to kausani,buses are available
from Haldwani,Kathgodam, and Nainital to Kausani.
By Train
Kathgodam
is the nearest railway station to Kausani situated at a distance of 132kms. Kathgodam
is well connected by Railway networks with major destinations of Indai like
Lucknow, delhi,and kolkatta.
By Road
Kausani
is well connected with major towns of Kumaon region as well as Garhwal regions.
Taxis to kausani are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand
state.
