INTRODUCTION
Kausani was originally referred by the name Valna and is situated at a distance of about 53 km to the north of Almora flanked by the rivers Kosi and Gomti.Though Kausani is not very popular among tourists it is a very beautiful hill station, sited amidst dense forest of pine trees and tea gardens. One can get a spectacular view of the Himalayas like the peaks of Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Devi.Kausani is situated atop the Pingnath Peak. This hill resort is ideal for a peaceful holiday which drowns you in a scenic and mesmerizing environment.Kausani holds a place in history for it is here in this hill station where Mahatma Gandhi stayed long period in 1929.ORIENTATION
Kausani is situated at an altitude of about 1890 m in the Kumaon Region of the Uttaranchal state.BEST TIME TO VISIT
The ideal time to visit this place is summer especially between April to November.PLACES OF INTERESTS
ANASSHAKTI ASHRAM
Anasshakti Ashram is maintained very well and houses a Gandhi memorial along with a research center and a library.
Tourists coming to this place never miss this ashram
LAKSHMI ASHRAM
Lakshmi Ashram is situated amidst dense pine forest which has a small organization formed and working for the betterment and upliftment of women.
It is another place in Kausani which is not failed to be visited by the tourists for it is dedicated to work for a noble cause.
PANT MUSEUM
Pant museum is a very old museum which is still maintained with the same beauty and charm. It is the birth place of the renouned and famous Hindi poet Pant who also wrote a lot on Hindi literature. This museum houses a library exhibiting the works and the writings of the great poet. Lot of researchers working on these related topics visit the Pant museum for reference.BIRD SANCTUARY
It is an ideal picnic spot for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Apart from this one can also get a wonderful view of the Himalayan peaks.
BAGESHWAR
Bageshwar is a famous pilgrimage place in Kausani for it is here where the Bagnath temple is situated.The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva and is visited by thousands of devotees for the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated with great pomp.
The temple was constructed by Laxmi Chand around 1450 AD.
BAIJNATH
Baijnath is a temple town in the Garuda valley situated at a distance of about 16 Kms away from Kausani.Baijnath is on the banks of the Gomati river and fisihing is strictly prohibited here.The main feature of this temple complex is the black stone idol of Parvati at the main entrance.Kot-ki-mai is a Kali temple at a distance of about 8km from Baijnath.THINGS TO DO
Kausani combines beautiful landscapes with a number of adventure sports. The hill resort offers the adventure seekers fine treks like the Bageshwar Sundardhunga Trek, Adi Kailash Trek and the Base Kausani Trek.
SHOPPINGNo holiday is complete without shopping; here in Kausani one can buy warm hand knitted caps and shawls. The girls of the Sarla Ashram sell quilts, bags, pullovers and gloves on the Mall Road. Apart from these you can also buy eatables and different varieties of tea. Take home Girias Uttaranchal Tea from the Anand & Sons.You can also purchase delicious Kumaoni jams, pickles and chutneys.EAT OUTSHotels of Kausani, India promise food enthusiasts a fine dining experience with matchless platters. So, you can savor a wide variety of delicious delicacies at the in-house restaurants of these hotels. In other words, the Hotels in Kausani are a connoisseur’s delight.ACCOMMODATION
1.Chevron Mountain Villa 2.Krishna Mountview www.krishnamountview.com
3.Suman Royal Resort
4.KRISHNA MOUNTVIEW
KAUSANI, DISTT. Bageshwar-263639 (Uttranchal) INDIA Ph: +91 5962 258008, 258022, 258168 |
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