Uttaranchal» Kausani

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Located 53 km to the north of Almora, Kausani, is another picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide view of the Himalayas. Situated at 6075 ft above sea level, atop a narrow ridge, Kausani is often compared with Switzerland. It is thickly forested, and separated from the soaring Nanda Devi ranges by low mountains. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here at the Anasakti Ashram, and was greatly impressed by it’s environs. Kausani is also the birth place of poet Sumitra Nandan Pant.

Area          : 5.2 sq. km.  
Altitude     : 1890 mtrs. Above sea level.  
Season      : April-June, September-November.  
Clothing    : Summer - Light Woollen; Winter - Heavy Woollen . 
Language  : Hindi, Garhwali . 
STD Code   : 05969  

Sightseeing

Anasakti Ashram

A quiet and revered place where the Father of the Nation spent some days. Set against the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas, this Ashram offers a good resting place for travelers. It also has a library.  

Travel Information

Rail : Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam, 142 km.

Road  : Kausani is linked to several other hill stations road routes, Some of the major road distances are : Almora-54 km. Rain khet-62 km, Pithoragarh-107 km. Gwaldam-39 km, Nainital-117 km.