Kausani, Nainital

Kausani is also known as 'Switzerland of India'. Kausani is at an altitude of over 6075 ft (1890 Mts) in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. Kausani lies on the atop the ridge amidst dense Pine trees overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Highway. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscape.

Kausani provides an enchanting sunrise over the Himalayas - a rich experience which will remain alive in your memories for lifetime. Originally known as Valna, the mesmerizing hill resort of Kausani offers the ultimate vacation creating the romantic environment.

This place offers a 350 km view of the Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. There are very few places in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Kausani General Information
State: Uttarakhand
District: Bageshwar
Kausani Famous for: Hill Station, Weekend Destination
Best Time to Visit Kausani: Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov
Kausani Weather: Summer 15-30°C, Winter 0-24°C
Kausani Pincode: 263639
Kausani STD code: 059628

Kausani Sightseeing - Places to Visit in Kausnai
- Anashakti Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi
- Pant Museum is another place of importance, this is the place where the famous poet - of Hindi literature, Sumitranandan Pant was born.
- Lakshmi Ashram is one kilometre away from the Kausani
- Tea gardens (5 km on Bageshwar Road)
- Baijnath group of temples (16.5 km on Bageshwar Road)
- Bageshwar

Distance of Kausani
Kausani is 120 Km from Nainital. Almora to Kausani is 53 km.

Hotels and Resorts in Kausani
Chevron Eco Lodge, Hotel Chevron Mountain Villa, Hotel Uttarakhand, Hotel Blossom Resort, Sun N Snow Inn, Krishna Mountview Mountain Resort, Suman Royal Resort, Pine Havens, Hotel Jeetu, Hotel Sagar, Pratiksha Himalayan Retreat Resort

Places near Nainital: Bhowali, Jeolikot, Kainchi Dham, Corbett National Park, Kausani, Ranikhet, Binsar, Almora, Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Pangot, Ramgarh, Kilbury, Khurpatal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal

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Note: In peak seasons, summer holidays, long weekends, Christmas Vacations and New Year Eve, advance booking of Resorts hotel in Kausani is recommended

Ranikhet Travel Guide Ranikhet
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Naukuchiatal lake NAUKUCHIATAL
The name literally suggests Nine-Cornered Lake. It is situated 28kms from Nainital. Naukuchiatal is set at an altitude of 1,220mts above sea level.
Bhimtal Lake BHIMTAL
It is situated at a distance of 24kms from Nainital at an altitude of 1,375mts above sea level.