Kausani - Uttarakhand – India

Kausani is a beautiful, little hill station located at an altitude of 1,890 metres above sea level. There are very few places in the whole of Uttarakhand which can compare to the beauty of this place. It is a marvelous hill which offers a superb and very rewarding atmosphere. Because of the magnificent beauty, Kausani is also known as the 'Switzerland of India'.  

 Kausani is an ideal place for those who seek escape from the heat and dust, hustle-bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of Mother Nature. Kausani is an absolute heaven which must be visited by every traveler, traveling to Uttarakhand.

 Kausani is a place where millions of colors can be witnessed from morning till evening across its wide and exotic landscape.

 Nestling amongst thick. dense pine forests, atop a narrow ridge and separated from the towering mountains of the Nanda Devi range by .low, medium mountains; at Kausani the grandeur of the Himalayan scenery comes alive.

 The town overlooks Someshwar Valley from one side and also provides some marvelous panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

There are very few places in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani. As the entire Kumaon Hills have been known for their idyllic beauty with the huge mountains silhouetted against the sky.

Kausani is most beautiful from July till mid-September, when its lush greenery is at peak and its enchanting sights are blooming with beauty. 

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest air link from Kausani is provided by Pantnagar Airport, which is about 177 km away. Jagson Airlines operates flight to Pantnagar, from Delhi, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. After getting down from the plane, you can either hire a private taxi or board an Uttarakhand state transport bus to Kausani.

By Rail

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station from Kausani, which is about 142 km from the hill resort. After getting down at the station, you have the option of hiring a taxi or boarding a bus, to reach Kausani.

By Road

By road, Kausani is well connected with major destinations like Delhi (419 km), Nainital (117 km) and Almora (52 km). From Delhi, one has to take NH 24 to Rampur, from where NH 87 leads to Almora. A state highway connects Almora with Kausani, 52 Km away. In case you do not want to drive a car from Delhi, catch a bus from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmere Gate.

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