kausani hill station

Kausani is a Hill station situaded in the Bageswar district of uttarakhand state of india
Kausani is a getaway for Himalayan vacationers. It is situated 53 km Northern of Almora. The elevation of this position is about 1890 mts. This position provides a 350 km perspective of the Himalayan mountains like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. There are very few locations in the Himalayas which can evaluate with the great thing about Kausani - a charming mountain place well-known for its picturesque attractiveness and its amazing 300 km-wide spectacular perspective of the Himalayas.

Kausani can be found on the on top of the variety among heavy Wood bushes and shrubs looking over Someshwar area on one part and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri area on the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Freeway.

Mahatma Gandhi known as this position the 'Switzerland of India', due to likeness in surroundings.

Tourist Places to See Near Kausani                                                                                                       

Almora
Approximately 52 km from Kausani is a picturesque hill-top Almora, with breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, definitely worth paying a visit. The place is famous for its rich cultural heritage, distinctive handicrafts, luxurious cuisine and splendid wildlife.

Nainital
The famous hill station of Nainital is at a distance of 117 km from Kausani and makes up a great excursion place. This hill town is famous for its enchanting lake, fascinating views of Himalayas, lush greenery, pleasing weather and a peaceful atmosphere.

Ranikhet
Ranikhet, the 'Queen's Meadow', is a small hill station that falls about 80 km away from Kausani. A sylvan, calm and striking town, it boasts of a number of attractions to keep you enchanted.

Pindari Glacier
Pindari Glacier, at an altitude of 3353 m, forms a wonderful excursion from Kausani. This glacier is famous for trekking throughout the world. It is situated between the snow-covered Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot mountains ranges and is a must-visit excursion from Kausani.

Kafni Glacier
Situated at an altitude of 3853 m, this glacier is a trekkers' paradise. On the way to the glacier, you come across several awe-inspiring views of the mighty Himalayan ranges, making your trek a delightful experience.

Patal Bhubaneswar
Approximately 100 km from Kausani, Patal Bhubaneswar is a temple perched at an elevation of 1350 m above sea level. The temple is named so because of its location, below the ground level, which is reached through a narrow tunnel shaped way, comprising of approximately 200 steps. The temple, said to be the abode of 33 crore Hindu God and Goddess, is famous for its stone carvings.

Baijnath
Baijnath Temple, Kausani Baijnath is a famous temple built by Katyuri rulers. Merely 17 km from the town of Kausani, it is made up of a cluster of Shiv-Parvat temple. One of the most famous temples is Kot-ki-Mai.

Bageshwar
Approximately 38 km from Kausani and 23 Km from Baijnath, situated on the confluence of Gomti and Surya rivers, Bagnath is famous for its scenic grandeur, Bagnath temple and Shiva temple (constructed during the reign of Chand rulers). The famous Uttarani fair takes place here every year. The temple complex here is the main tourist attraction.

Within easy distance from the heart of Bageshwar, are the two facing hills of Neeleshwar and Bheeleshwar. Bheeleshwar can be reached by a motorable road (about 15 minutes drive), while Neeleshwar is a half an hour easy climb by the stairs. The famous temples, Chandika Temple and Shiva Temple, are located atop Bheeleshwar and Neeleshwar hills.

Someshwar: 
Approximately 11 km from Kausani, on the Kausani-Amora route, lies the Someshwar town. The area is famous for housing a Shiva temple, said to be the 12th Jyortirlinga in India. The Temple was built by ruler Lakshmi Chand in 1602 and houses idols dating from 7th to 16th century.

Rudhradhari Falls & Cave
Rudhradhari Falls and Cave form one of the major attractions on the Kausani-Almora Road, on the way to Someshwar. It is situated at a distance of approximately 12 km from Kausani.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature lovers can move from Kausani to Binsar to visit the famous wildlife sanctuary here. Binsar also offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges.

Excursion

Though Kausani is a superb travel destination in its own right, it also serves as a base from which you can make excursions to various other places of tourist importance. Other famous hill resorts of Nainital, Almora and Ranikhet make outstanding excursion options from Kausani and can be reached easily. These hill stations offer breathtaking views of the Himalayas and serve as the romantic gateways.

Then there are the famous temple towns of Baijnath and Bageshwar are close to the hill resort of Kausani and attracts a large number of devotes as e well as tourists all round the year.

The hill resort of Kausani offers the nearby attraction of a bird sanctuary to the wildlife enthusiasts at Binsar, which in close proximity to the hill resort. Binsar offers wonderful view of the Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi.

Tours to Kausani

Adventure Sports
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.

Best time to visit
As Kausani experiences snowfall during the winter months of December and January, it is advisable to avoid making a trip to the hill resort. The summer months are the best time to visit the. April to November is the best time to visit the hill resort of Kausani.

Hotels in Kausani Getting there

There are different ways to reach Kausani.

By Air : There is no direct route to reach Kausani by Air. The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, at a distance180 km. From Pantnagar one can reach Kausani by car or by some vehicle.

By Rail : The nearest railhead to Kausani is the railway station at Kathgodam at a distance of 142 km and caters to the rail transport to Kausani.

By Road : Bus services connect Kausani with the other hill resorts including Ranikhet, Almora, Gwaldam, Pittoragarh and Nainital.