Described by Mahatma Gandhi himself as the ‘Switzerland of India’, Kausani is a beautiful adobe of Mother Nature. Situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, Kausani is perfect to delight your senses with panoramic vistas of the snow blanketed Himalayas and never-ending stretches of pine and deodar forests. Kausani is also considered as a heaven for adventure seekers who wish to partake in exciting activities such as trekking and mountain biking among untouched hillocks.
Baijnath Temple is a must visit attraction for those planning holidays to Kausani. Located at a distance of 16 km from the town of Kausani, the temple is considered to be 1,000 years old. Every year thousands of devotees flock at this temple to pay respect to Hindu deity Shiva.
Rudradhari Falls and Caves add to the beauty of Kausani with their astonishing setting amidst flourishing spread of pine forests. The caves also house a Lord Shiva Temple, which adds to their popularity.
History lovers must explore the Anasakti Ashram during their trip to Kausani. This is the place where Mahatma Gandhi stayed while he wrote the Anasakti Yog. The ashram houses a museum with Mahatma Gandhi’s photographs and his writings as exhibits.
In addition to these, for the lovers of paintings, visit to the Sumitranandan Pant Gallery is a must. Sumitranandan Pant was one of the most popular poets of the Chayavaadi School of Poetry. The mini museum in the gallery showcases various awards, drafts and manuscripts written by the poet himself.
Do not end your holidays to Kausani before exploring the astonishing Kausani Tea Estates. Spread over an area of 208 hectares, it is the perfect place to savour the taste of finest quality tea. The place remains blanketed in the aromas of tea, which makes it a great lure among tea lovers.
By Air: The nearest airport to the town is in Pantnagar, about 162 kilometres from Kausani.
By Rail: Travellers can take train up to Kathgodam, from where cab services are available in abundance to cover the remaining 131 kilometres distance.
By Road: The Uttarakhand Roadways links Kausani with all the major parts of Uttarakhand.
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