CITY INFORMATION
KAUSANI
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.
Area : 5.2 sq. km.
Season : April-June, September-November.
Clothing : Summer - Light Woollen; Winter - Heavy Woollen .
SIGHTSEEING
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.
HOW TO GET THERE
Rail
Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam, 142 km.
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.
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