Located 53 km to the north of Almora, Kausani, is a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide view of the Himalayas. Snuggled amongst thick, dense pine forests, atop a narrow ridge, the view of the snow covered Trishul and Nanda Devi is so vivid that one gets a feeling of the snow being within touching distance.
Kausani is also called the Switzerland of India. It is located in the lap of high mountains. This place is like a gem in Himalayas. On one side of Kausani flows river Kosi and other side is flanked by thunderous Gomti and in the middle is Pingnath Peak where Kausani is located. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here at the Anashakti Ashram, and was greatly impressed by its environs.
| |Itinerary (5 days)| |
| Bageshwar |
Filled with the religious sensation and peace of the soul and mind after the visit to Baijnath, the visitor, inevitably becomes a pilgrim and his steps lead him to the confluence of the sacred Gomti and Saryu, at Bageshwar. Situated some 39 kms from Kausani, Bageshwar is one of the important places in Kumaon hills. This place is located at a place where river Saryu and Gomti meet. This whole place is dotted with temples. There are two ponds, Suryakund and Agnikund, which are very famous. Every year in January a fair, Uttaryani, is organised here. |
| KasaKausani |
KasaKausani is also famous for trekking and camping. This area has got some of the best treks in the world. The slopes of the Himalayas here are also good for camping. Indeed Kausani is ideal for those who want to escape the dust, heat and hustle bustle of cities. It is heaven for those who wish to spend a quite holiday in the lap of nature. |
| Pant Museum |
Not far from Kausani bus stand is a very beautiful museum dedicated to national poet Sumitra Nandan Pant. Sumitra Nandan Pant was born in Kausani. This building in which the museum is located was the place where he spend his childhood. His ancestral house has been converted into the museum. The museum is managed by the state archeological department. It has a good collection of the items which was used by Pantji in day to day life. These include letters, poems and manuscripts etc. |
| Lakshmi Ashram |
Just one kilometer from Anashakti Ashram is located a leading social service organization. This organization runs many developmental and welfare programmers for women. Sarla Ben, one of the disciples of Gandhiji, stayed here all along her life. From the Ashram are run many awakening and welfare programmes for women. Modern education and developmental activities are main features of this place. The whole Ashram itself is worth having a look. |
| Pinakeshwar |
This place is 20 kms from Kausani. Set at an altitude of 9,500 ft., Pinakeshwar is a very beautiful place in the mountains. There is a Shiva temple and beyond the temple are spread deep beautiful valleys. This place is also good for trekking. The area near Pinakeshwar are also worth giving a look. |
| Baijnath Temple Complex |
This temple complex is located 17 kms from Kausani. Baijnath Temple complex has many historic ruins. The temples of Baijnath group are decorated with some intricate and delicate carvings. |
| Someshwar |
19 kms from Kausani is located the famous Shiva temple of Someshwar. This temple is located in a very beautiful valley. It is believed that the temple was built by the Kumaon ruler Somchand. Someshwar temple is built in Katyuri style of architecture. |
| Chaukori |
About 75 kms from Kausani is place called Chaukori. From here one gets a very good view of the Himalayan peaks and ranges. |
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