Holiday Destination: Kausani

Kausani, situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, is an idyllic travel destination for those who want to enjoy calm, quite and peaceful holidays, away from the hubbub of cities. Kausani, besides being the birth place of the famous poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, it is also the place that was visited by Mahatma Gandhi. He was absolutely dazzled by the natural beauty of the place. This place was originally known as Valna and is situated in the Kumaon region of the state. It presents a breathtaking view of the Himalayas and is a major tourist attraction of India.

Climate

Summers: 25°C (max) and 12°C (min) Winters: 10°C (max) and 2°C (min)

Tourist Season

April-June, September-November

Accommodation

P.W.D. Rest House, Tourist Rest House,Hotels and Private Cottages are available which suit all budgets.

General Information Of Kausani

Location: In Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand Climate: Summers: 25°C (max) and 12°C (min) Winters: 10°C (max) and 2°C (min) Best Time to Visit: April-June, September-November Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport Nearest Railhead: Kathgodam Must Visits: Anashakti Ashram, Pant Museum, Lakshmi Ashram, Tea Gardens. Language Spoken: Hindi, English and Kumaoni STD Code: 05969 Pin Code: 263639

Tourist Attraction in or by Kausani

Pant Museum

A little away from the Kausani bus stand is a museum named after the Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant. This is the poet's house of his childhood days. His daily use articles, drafts of his poems, letters, his awards etc. are displayed here.

Pinakeshwar

9050 feet above sea level, this hill station is 20 kms from Kausani. Here there is a temple of Shiva from where one can view many valleys. Around Pinakeshwar are other places like Old Pinakeshwar, Gopalkot, Huria etc..

Someshwar:

15 kms away from Kausani, this famous Shiva temple was built by King Somchand of the Chand Dynasty. In March every year a festival is held here .

Accessibility

Road

Bus services are easily available at Almora, Ranikhet, Pithoragarh and Nainital. .

Nearest Airport

Pant Nagar Airport which is 178 km from Kausani. .

Nearest Railway Station

Kathgodam Railway station is 142 km away from Kausani. .