Kausani a Pradise on Earth

50 km north of Almora, nestling amongst thick, dense pine forests, Kausani is the place to head for a closer view of the grandeur of the Himalayan scenery. From here there are excellent 300 km wide views of the Nanda Devi group of Mountains, especially of sun rise. The view of the snow covered Trishul and Nanda Devi is so clear that one gets a feeling of the snow within touching distance. Eulogised by poets & philosophers, this scenic and beautiful spot (1890m) offers so much all year round-sightseeing, history, sport, pilgrimage & complete relaxation.

Mahatama Gandhi spent almost a fortnight here during which time he wrote his commentary on the Gita-Anashakti Yoga. The guesthouse where he stayed is now the Anashakti Ashram. Hindi poet laureate Sumitra Nandan Pant and the famous folk singer Gopidas belonged to this place.

The hill station is well connected by road to all nearby towns. Ranikhet (75km), Bageshwar (39km), Nainital (120 km ).

How to reach Kausani Distance by Road from Kausani:- Route1:-405 Kms Delhi 405km Ranikhet(via binta) 50km Ranikhet(via Kosi) 75km Almora 50km Nainital 115km Corbett Park 184km Delhi-Hapur - Moradabad - Rampur - Haldwani - Kathgodam - Nainital (Or Via Bhowali) - Almora (Or Via Ranikhet) - Kausani Route2:-433 Kms Delhi - Hapur - Moradabad - Ramnagar (Corbett Park) Ranikhet - Kausani Nearest Railhead from Kausani Trains To & From Kathgodam & Lalkuan Kathgodam(via Almora) 136 Kms Lalkuan(viaAlmora) 156 Kms Delhi - Kathgodam   (Ranikhet Exp.) Howrah - Kathgodam (Bagh Exp.) Agra Fort - Lalkuan (Agra Fort Exp.) Lucknow - Lalkuan  (Nainital Exp.)

Where to Stay (We recommend Krishna Mountview "Mountain Resort" Kausani)

Transportation

Excursions: Bageshwar: 38 km. This pilgrim town close to Kausani ( 38 Kms ) with a number of highly revered temples was once a trading centre, and now is the base for treks to Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga glaciers (all in Almora district). Baijnath : 19 km from Kausani on the bank of Gomti river in a flat valley, is an important centre for Shiva worshippers. (1125 mts.) .The temple complex of Baijanath and Vaidyanathnas was constructed by the Katyuri Kings . Chaukori : 85 Kms. Chaukori is the best site to view the Himalayas. One feels like touching the Himalayas from Chaukori. Ranking among the prized spots of Uttaranchal Hills, the spot offers unsurpassable beauty. Patal Bhubneshwar : 120 Kms. The way to the temple is through a narrow tunnel shaped cave. The main passage way open open into several small caves which have in them the stone carvings of many traditional gods and Godesses and can evoke weird romantic fancies and images in the religiously inclined person. The cave temple of Patal Bhubneshwar is traditionally believeds to be the abode of 33 core deities. A visit is recommended. Binsar: (2412 mtrs) 61 km, lies along the Almora – Takula – Bageshwar route. Breathtaking and intimate view of the Himalayas. Once the summer capital of the Chand Rajas ( 7th to 8th century ) Binsar is one of the most scenics spots in the Kumaon Himalayas . Binsar hills known as Jhandi dhar , rise to the height of 2412 mts. And offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills and greater Himalayas , surrounded by the alpine flora , ferns , hanging moss and species of wild flowers . Katarmal – the temple of the Sun God : 68 Kms on the Almora – Ranikhet Road, ( 3 Kms on foot ), after the picnic spots of Hawalbagh and Matela , across the river Kosi is the Sun Temple of Katarmal.. This is the only sun temple in this part of Kumaon built over 800 years ago. Little over one Kilometre ( 0.6 mile ) beyond Katarmal, is Bikut forest, from where a magnificent view of Almora presents itself Jageshwar : 85 Kms Counted among the 12 jyotirlingas in the country , Jageshwar lies in a beautiful narrow valley hedged by monarch- sized, ancient deodars . of the over 100 small and large shrines of this complex , the three outstanding one in terms of sculpture , are dedicated to Jageshwar , Mrityunjaya and Pushtidevi. In Jageshwar, fairs are held during Shivratri and in the month of July-August. Lakhudiyar : 67 km. Literally meaning one lakh cavers, this is noted for pre-historic wall paintings. A hood-like rocky shelter is the chief-specimen. Sitalakhet : Watching the Himalayas from Sitalakhet, 86 km from Almora, is an incomparable experience. Scouting camps are often held here and Syahi Devi temple is just 3 km ahead. Gananath : (2166 mts.) 31 KM. Famous for its cave and Shiva temple .A fair is held here on every Kartik Purnima . Kalmatia Hill : 59 Kms. There is a temple of Durga on the Kalmatia hill , known as Kasar Devi , a forested spur five miles ( 8 km ) to the north east of Almora. In one of the caves there , Swami Vivekanand practised intense sadhana in 1890 , before his visit to U.S.A .Many foreigners have permanently settled at Kasar Devi . The Kalmatia hill is a rock 8 km from Almora in an area called Upereti Khala , while near by town called 5-4 km or 3.3 miles is an old temple atop a hill , overlooking the snowy height beyond , also dedicated to the goddess . Chitai Temple It is hard to find a place in Almora, without a temple or a view of the glorious peaks. Here 57 Kms away, and commanding a view is a temple to Golla- one of the many in Almora. Matela - Orchards And Farms Midst idyllic surrounding, to enhance their beauty, as it were, are ornamental gardens and Orchards, leaving nothing more to be desired as for as picnic spot. Here also, 60 Kms from the town is an experimental farm and water pumping station.   Kausani To Badrinath : (256 Km) Kausani to Gwaldam – Karanprayag – Joshimath – Badrinath