Where to visit

Where to visit in Kausani?

Uttarakhand, India

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Kausani is a breathtaking hill station in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, perched at 1,890 meters. Renowned for offering a 350 km wide, unobstructed panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks including Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli, it was famously called the Switzerland of India by Mahatma Gandhi in 1929.

Kausani is a breathtaking hill station in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, perched at 1,890 meters. Renowned for offering a 350 km wide, unobs...

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01

Anasakti Ashram Visit

2 hours | Easy | Donations welcome

02

Kausani Tea Estate Walk

2 hours | Easy

03

Rudradhari Falls and Cave Trek

3 hours | Moderate

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Good first tap

It is a peaceful haven for witnessing spectacular Himalayan sunrises, visiting historic ashrams, and walking through lush tea gardens overlooking mountain valleys.

Best time

September to May

How to reach

From Kathgodam, drive via Almora and Someshwar to Kausani. The road is well-tarred and very scenic.

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