Kausani, in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, is celebrated for some of the widest uninterrupted Himalayan panoramas of any hill station in India, alongside a Gandhian legacy.
Top Attractions
- Himalayan Panorama: Kausani offers views of a vast stretch of Himalayan peaks including Trishul and Nanda Devi, considered among the finest mountain panoramas accessible by road in India.
- Anasakti Ashram: An ashram where Mahatma Gandhi stayed and wrote part of his commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, now a small museum on his life and philosophy.
- Kausani Tea Estate: One of the few tea-growing areas in Uttarakhand, offering a scenic walk through the plantation.
- Rudradhari Falls: A waterfall and cave temple near Kausani, reached by a pleasant forest walk.
Best Time to Visit
March to June and September to November for the clearest mountain views.
How to Reach
Kausani is reached by road, with Kathgodam as the nearest railway station.
