Kausani – A Winters Paradise

Kausani is one such village in Uttarakhand that is also enjoying its position as a charming hill station. It’s a writer’s paradise and a backpacker’s paradise.

Arriving at this charming hill station without a plan is the best way to discover it. You may easily lose a whole day to seeing the breathtaking display of hues on the peaks that encircle Kausani. Nestled between the verdant hills and the crimson sun, Kausani is renowned for providing an expansive vista of the towering Himalayan peaks, including Trishul, Nanda Devi, and the formidable Panchachuli peaks. It is situated atop a ridge covered with forests of blue pine and chir pine. Take in a picture-perfect sunrise from one of the village’s many observation points. The snow-capped peaks reflect every shade of the rising golden orb as the sun peeks over the horizon.

More than 50 different species of birds, including woodpeckers, barbets, parakeets, robins, and forktails, can be seen in this heaven for birdwatchers. One suitable place to see birds is the Kausani Tea Estate. The majority of the filming for the 2003 Hrithik Roshan film Koi Mil Gaya took place in Kausani.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

When is the best season to visit Kausani? September to May. While Kausani experiences pleasant summer temperatures from March to May, the months of October through February bring snowfall.

ATTRACTIONS

Cycling

Watching Trishul Parvat

Trekking

Someshwar Valley View

Bird Watching

Get Relaxed

Lakshmi Ashram: Located one kilometer from the Kausani, this facility is run by Kumauni women with a focus on women’s empowerment and social service. In 1948, Sarla Behn (Kaitherine Heileman), a follower of Gandhiji, founded the ashram and dedicated her life to social work here. She also founded Anashakti Ashram. The Lakshmi Ashram is situated in a remote place surrounded by a thick pine forest.

Situated close are the Baijnath collection of temples (16.5 km on Bageshwar Road), Shawl Factory, and the tea gardens (5 km on Bageshwar Road).,

Where to Stay

Over the past ten years, Kausani has grown significantly as a tourist destination, with hotels to suit every budget. The cheaper hotels are located near the local market, while the finer ones are located uptown close to the Gandhi Ashram.

HOW TO REACH

By Flight

With 178 kilometers, Pant Nagar is the closest airport. To get to Kausani, one can take a taxi from Pant Nagar.

By Train

The closest train station is Kathgodam, which is 141 kilometers away. From there, the ascent to Kausani via Almora begins. The journey via Ranikhet is similarly lovely (163 kilometers).

By Road

Roads connect Kausani to a number of other hill stations. The main road distances are 50 km for Almora, 60 km for Ranikhet, 105 km for Pithoragarh and 120 km for Nainital. The distance is 430 kilometers from Delhi.