A backpacker’s happy place and a writer's dreamland, Kausani is one such village of Uttarakhand which is also enjoying its stature as a quaint hill station.
Cradled under the sheath of the crimson sun and the dark green hills, Kausani is known for offering a panoramic view of the massive Himalayan peaks such as Trishul, Nanda Devi, and the mighty Panchachuli peaks.
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Send Enquiry for Tour PackagesThe beauty of Kausani has also bewitched some of the eminent personalities of India including Mahatma Gandhi the 'Father of the Nation'. It is said that when Mahatma Gandhi visited this place, he was so much allured by its aesthetic beauty that he called Kausani the ‘Switzerland of India’ as it has a strikingly similar landscape to that of Switzerland.
The glory of the snow-crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sun rays turn them into gold in morning and red-orange sky at the sunset.
Kausani is an ideal winter destination and hill station to welcome the new year. The winters are best time to get an uninterrupted view of the majestic Himalayan peaks.
Showcasing the natural beauty of the alpine hills, the bubbling creeks, and the snowy Himalayas, the tiny hamlet of Kausani is truly a 'nature lover’s paradise'. Here, the day unfolds with the melodious chirpings of the playful birds and ends with the sweet lullaby of the gentle winds.
Kausani is located in the proximity of Delhi making it as an ideal weekend destination and is emerging as a honeymooner’s delight as well. The couples can engage in several recreational activities here such as birding, photography, village walks or goes for adventurous hiking to Rudrahari Cave temple.
Some of the popular tourist attractions of Kausani are the Ananshakti Ashram, Sumitra Nandan Pant Museum, and the Lakshmi Ashram. For spirituality, one can visit the Baijnath temple, Someshwar temple and Bageshwar temple located in the vicinity of Kausani. On your visit, don't forget to buy the local handicraft items such as the Kausani shawls made in the Kausani Shawl Factory.
Kausani is a popular tourist destination and thus attracts large number of tourists and backpackers to this place. As a result there are adequate accommodation options for tourists to stay at Kausani. One can find luxurious hotels and resorts as well as budget guesthouses with limited amenities. The facilities may vary from hotel to hotel. Some resorts also offer tent accommodation.
Few local restaurants and roadside dhabas have mushroomed at Kausani however, finding a proper restaurant with variety of cuisines is little difficult. At best, in-house restaurants at your hotel and resorts may provide you with some culinary delights. The local restaurants offer mainly north Indian dishes along with popular Chinese items like noodles, Manchurian etc.
The magical Kausani which bewitches the backpackers with its kaleidoscopic beauty was referred to as 'Valna' in the good old days. It is said that at Valna, was the place where the prosperous Kingdom of Kartikyapur existed. Kausani is also the birthplace of Sumitra Nandan Pant, the most celebrated and legendary Hindi poet of India.
Kausani has been visited by many eminent personalities of the past such as Mahatma Gandhi, whose memory is kept alive in the form of Anashakti Ashram. 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 tranquil hill station of Kausani is nestled with love in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. This beauteous hill queen is perched at an elevation of 1,890 metres and is known for the Kausani Tea Estate which grows the best quality tea leaves.
This scenic place is also the birth-place of the famous Hindi poet, Sumitra Nandan Pant who wrote many poems, praising the beauty of Kausani. Since Kausani is known as a popular winter destination, it is advised to visit this place in winters to witness snowfall.
Check out the Kausani weather report for December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Kausani is 5°C and 15°C respectively. The weather is generally snowfall in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Summer Clothes clothes are recommended for Kausani in December.
Kausani is famous among tourist as Hill Station, Peaceful Surroundings, Himalayan Views, Honeymoon, Snowfall in winters.
Kausani is recommended destination for Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Solo.
Kausani is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Biking, Christmas and New Year, Hill Station, Honeymoon Destination, Leisure, Weekend Getaway.
