KAUSANI
ABOUT THE PLACE
Get closer to the meditating Himalayan ranges at Kausani, a small town fringed with shadowy grooves of Pine, Oak and Deodar trees at the height of 1,890 meters. The 300 km stretch of snow-capped crests dazzling against a turquoise blue cloudless sky is a marvelous view to behold. The peaks that can be viewed from Kausani are Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Nandaghunti, Nandadevi, Miraghunti, Devidarshan, Trishul, Nandakot and Pancha-chulli.
To commemorate the 12-day stay of Mahatma Gandhi at Kausani, an Ashram called Gandhi Ashram has been built. This is an abode of peace. Visitors can also buy locally made handicrafts at the Ashram.
HOW TO REACH
There are direct buses from the nearest rail station Kathgodam (155 km). It takes around 8–9 hours to reach Kausani. It is prudent to make a break journey at Ranikhet (62 km) or Almora (52 km) en route. There are also conducted tours from Nainital that offers one or two nights' stay at Kausani.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The place is most pleasant during March to May and from September to November.
ACCOMMODATION
Rent Rs 500 – Rs 1500
Panchayat Guesthouse (Rs 800 – Rs 1000)
Hotel Prashant (Rs 800 – Rs 1500)
Himvadi Resort (Rs 950 – Rs 2200)
Hotel Sumit (Rs 1100 – Rs 1400)
Hotel Sagar (Rs 1200 – Rs 2000)
Uttarakhand (Rs 1050 – Rs 2550)
Negi (Rs 1000 – Rs 1200)
Rent Rs 1600 – Rs 2500
KMVN Resthouse
Deluxe DBR (Rs 1600)
Super Deluxe DBR (Rs 1800)
Super Deluxe Four bedroom (Rs 2300)
Suman Grand (Rs 2000 – Rs 3000)
Rent Rs 2600 and above
KMVN Super Deluxe DBR Cottage (Rs 2600, including breakfast)
Hotel Krishna
Semi Deluxe Room (Rs 2250)
Executive Room (Rs 2700)
Deluxe Room (Rs 4000)
Family Suite (Rs 5600)
GETTING AROUND
Baijanath Temple is 19 km from Kausani in Garur valley – a small vale in the lap of Himalayan Mountain on the bank of Gomti River at the height of 1,125 meters. There are 15–16 small temples built by the kings of Katyuri dynasty in thirteenth century, inside the temple premise.
Get closer to the meditating Himalayan ranges at Kausani, a small town fringed with shadowy grooves of Pine, Oak and Deodar trees at the height of 1,890 meters. The 300 km stretch of snow-capped crests dazzling against a turquoise blue cloudless sky is a marvelous view to behold. The peaks that can be viewed from Kausani are Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Nandaghunti, Nandadevi, Miraghunti, Devidarshan, Trishul, Nandakot and Pancha-chulli.
To commemorate the 12-day stay of Mahatma Gandhi at Kausani, an Ashram called Gandhi Ashram has been built. This is an abode of peace. Visitors can also buy locally made handicrafts at the Ashram.
HOW TO REACH
There are direct buses from the nearest rail station Kathgodam (155 km). It takes around 8–9 hours to reach Kausani. It is prudent to make a break journey at Ranikhet (62 km) or Almora (52 km) en route. There are also conducted tours from Nainital that offers one or two nights' stay at Kausani.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The place is most pleasant during March to May and from September to November.
ACCOMMODATION
Rent Rs 500 – Rs 1500
Panchayat Guesthouse (Rs 800 – Rs 1000)
Hotel Prashant (Rs 800 – Rs 1500)
Himvadi Resort (Rs 950 – Rs 2200)
Hotel Sumit (Rs 1100 – Rs 1400)
Hotel Sagar (Rs 1200 – Rs 2000)
Uttarakhand (Rs 1050 – Rs 2550)
Negi (Rs 1000 – Rs 1200)
Rent Rs 1600 – Rs 2500
KMVN Resthouse
Deluxe DBR (Rs 1600)
Super Deluxe DBR (Rs 1800)
Super Deluxe Four bedroom (Rs 2300)
Suman Grand (Rs 2000 – Rs 3000)
Rent Rs 2600 and above
KMVN Super Deluxe DBR Cottage (Rs 2600, including breakfast)
Hotel Krishna
Semi Deluxe Room (Rs 2250)
Executive Room (Rs 2700)
Deluxe Room (Rs 4000)
Family Suite (Rs 5600)
GETTING AROUND
Baijanath Temple is 19 km from Kausani in Garur valley – a small vale in the lap of Himalayan Mountain on the bank of Gomti River at the height of 1,125 meters. There are 15–16 small temples built by the kings of Katyuri dynasty in thirteenth century, inside the temple premise.