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. It is located at an altitude of approximately 1890 meters above the sea level and is basically known for its scenic splendor and historical links. This picturesque hill top offers a spectacular 300-km panoramic view of the majestic Himalayas. The calmness and serenity in the atmosphere of Kausani is charismatic enough to keep you mesmerized for hours.
Set amidst dense pine forests, with a panoramic view of Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on the other, Kausani is a captivating location for the admirers of scenic splendor. The place is unparallel in terms of raw and unscathed beauty. The less polluted air and salubrious climate of the place makes it an ideal destination for those want a break from the choking atmosphere of cities. Due to its similarity with the landscape of Switzerland, Mahatma Gandhi gave Kausani the name of “The Switzerland of India”.
The tranquil and placid hamlet of Kausani, located amidst dense forests and lofty mountains, offers tourists interesting trekking opportunities as well. It is the distinct landscape and beautiful atmosphere of the place, along with varied flora and fauna, which makes it an ideal trekking location. Sunder Dhunga Trek, Milam Glacier Trek and Pindari Glacier Trek are some of the most treks near Kausani.
Places to See:
Anashakti Ashram
Anashakti Ashram is a quiet and silent place in Kausani, where Mahatama Gandhi spent a few days of his life and wrote his commentary on Anashkti Yog, called ‘Geeta-Anashakti-Yog’. Though this ashram has now been converted into a study cum research center, an accommodation facility with 24 rooms is still available. An attached library and kitchen are added advantage of staying in the ashram. This place is worth a visit due to its historical connections with Mahatma Gandhi and a study of Anashkti Yog. Other than this, the intellectual aura of this place indeed sets it apart from the other tourist spots in Kausani.
Pant Museum
Pant Museum, the birth place of famous Hindi-Poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, is another place worth visiting in Kausani. It has a gallery, especially built in the memory of Pant, with a collection of over hundreds of English and Hindi books, displayed in glass shelves. The museum is, indeed, an interesting place for literature lovers, where they can enjoy the beauty of literature amidst beautiful surroundings. A poetry conference is organized in this museum every year, to mark the birth anniversary of Pant, with many famous poets participating in it.
Lakshmi Ashram
Lakshmi Ashram was established in 1964, by Catherine Hillman, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi who later became famous as Sarlaben. The ashram works for the progress of Kumaoni women, helping them become self-dependent. In the ashram, the women are taught several skills, like growing vegetables, cooking, caring for the animals and cleaning.
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