Kausani, situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, is an idyllic travel destination for those who want to enjoy calm, quite and peaceful holidays, away from the hubbub of cities. It is located at an altitude of approximately 1890 meters above the sea level and is basically known for its scenic splendor and historical links. This picturesque hill top offers a spectacular 300-km panoramic view of the majestic Himalayas. The calmness and serenity in the atmosphere of Kausani is charismatic enough to keep you mesmerized for hours.

Set amidst dense pine forests, with a panoramic view of Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on the other, Kausani is a captivating location for the admirers of scenic splendor. The place is unparallel in terms of raw and unscathed beauty. The less polluted air and salubrious climate of the place makes it an ideal destination for those want a break from the choking atmosphere of cities. Due to its similarity with the landscape of Switzerland, Mahatma Gandhi gave Kausani the name of “The Switzerland of India”.

The tranquil and placid hamlet of Kausani, located amidst dense forests and lofty mountains, offers tourists interesting trekking opportunities as well. It is the distinct landscape and beautiful atmosphere of the place, along with varied flora and fauna, which makes it an ideal trekking location. Sunder Dhunga Trek, Milam Glacier Trek and Pindari Glacier Trek are some of the most treks near Kausani. Leave about trekking, even a long and peaceful walk in the dense forests of Kausani is immensely refreshing and rejuvenating.

There are various interesting places worth visiting in and around Kausani. If you are in the hill resort, make sure to visit Anashakti Ashram, Pant Museum, Lakshmi Ashram and Tea Gardens. Anashakti Ashram also offers a wonderful guest house to the tourists. The birthplace of great poet Sumitra Nandan and the land of Gandhi's experiments with Anashakti Yog, Kausani indeed has an intellectual aura about it. Its tea gardens are known for producing special organic orthodox, while its environs are acclaimed for offering un-spoiled beauty.

The nearest air link from Kausani is provided by Pantnagar Airport, which is about 177 km away from hill resort. Jagson Airlines operates flight to Pantnagar, from Delhi, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. After getting down from the plane, you can either hire a private taxi or board an Uttarakhand state transport bus to Kausani.

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station from Kausani, which is about 142 km from the hill resort. After getting down at the station, you have the option of hiring a taxi or boarding a bus, to reach Kausani.

By road, Kausani is well connected with major destinations like Delhi (419 km), Nainital (117 km) and Almora (52 km). From Delhi, one has to take NH 24 to Rampur, from where NH 87 leads to Almora. A state highway connects Almora with Kausani, 52 Km away. In case you do not want to drive a car from Delhi, catch a bus from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmere Gate.

Anashakti Ashram is a quiet and silent place in Kausani, where Mahatama Gandhi spent a few days of his life and wrote his commentary on Anashkti Yog, called ‘Geeta-Anashakti-Yog’. Though this ashram has now been converted into a study cum research center, an accommodation facility with 24 rooms is still available. An attached library and kitchen are added advantage of staying in the ashram. This place is worth a visit due to its historical connections with Mahatma Gandhi and a study of Anashkti Yog. Other than this, the intellectual aura of this place indeed sets it apart from the other tourist spots in Kausani.

Pant Museum, the birth place of famous Hindi-Poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, is another place worth visiting in Kausani. It has a gallery, especially built in the memory of Pant, with a collection of over hundreds of English and Hindi books, displayed in glass shelves. The museum is, indeed, an interesting place for literature lovers, where they can enjoy the beauty of literature amidst beautiful surroundings. A poetry conference is organized in this museum every year, to mark the birth anniversary of Pant, with many famous poets participating in it.

Lakshmi Ashram was established in 1964, by Catherine Hillman, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi who later became famous as Sarlaben. The ashram works for the progress of Kumaoni women, helping them become self-dependent. In the ashram, the women are taught several skills, like growing vegetables, cooking, caring for the animals and cleaning. The basic purpose of Lakshmi Ashram is to provide Kumaoni women a safe shelter and equip them with basic skills to lead an independent life. Many orphaned girls and woman live in the ashram. It is situated in a serene atmosphere atop the hills. This place would be worth a visit, if you are interested in social service and charity.

One place that any tourist must visit on a trip to Kausani is its famous tea garden, called Giria Uttaranchal Tea Estate. It is located 5 km from the town, on the Bageshwar Road, perched 1200 to 1800 m above sea level. The tea garden of Kausani is being developed as a tea-base for the entire state. The tea produced here is rich in flavor and of export quality. Kausani is the only place away from the traditional tea plantation areas in India that produce organic orthodox tea. This high-flavored tea is exported to many countries, including Australia, Germany, Korea and the US.

If you are a trekking enthusiast, then Kausani is surely the place to be, in Uttarakhand. It offers a number of interesting treks, like the Adi Kailash Trek, Bageshwar Sundardhunga Trek and the Base Kausani Trek. Go ahead and feel your adrenalin pumping.