 Located 53 km to the north of Almora, Kausani, is another picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide view of the Himalayas. Situated at 6075 ft above sea level, atop a narrow ridge, Kausani is often compared with Switzerland.
It is thickly forested, and separated from the soaring Nanda Devi ranges by low mountains. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here at the Anasakti Ashram, and was greatly impressed by it’s environs. Kausani is also the birth place of poet Sumitra Nandan Pant.
Places to visit
Anasakti Ashram
A quiet and revered place where the Father of the Nation spent some days. Set against the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas, this Ashram offers a good resting place for travelers. It also has a library.
Accessibilty
Rail
Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam, 142 km. Some of the important train connections for Kathgodam are:
Shatabadi Express,
Howrah Express (3019 / 3020),
Ranikhet Express (5013 / 5014),
Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger),
Nainital Express (5308 / 5307).
Road
Kausani is linked to several other hill stations road routes, Some of the major road distances are : Almora-54 km. Rain khet-62 km, Pithoragarh-107 km. Gwaldam-39 km, Nainital-117 km.
Facts
Area: 5.2 sq. km.
Population: 4046 (1991 census)
Altitude: 1890 mtrs above sea level
Season: April-June, September-November
Clothing: Summer - Light Woolen; Winter - Heavy Woolen
Language:Hindi, Garhwali
Festivals:Hindi, English, Kumaoni
STD Code:05969
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