Kasauni
A tour to Uttrakhand offers exciting package for pilgrims, devotees, nature lovers, sightseers and tourists. Kausani is a beautiful village of Uttrakhand offering a panoramic view of the massive Himalayan range peaks such as Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchauli peaks. It is situated in Almora and located at an altitude of 6075 ft above the sea level.
Mahatma Gandhi loved this beautiful place and named it ‘Switzerland of India’. Those who are planning a trip to Uttrakhand should never miss the trip to Kasauni. The place is also known for the ‘Kasauni Tea Estate’ which grows best quality tea leaves and this scenic beauty is also the birth place of the famous poet ‘Sumitra Nandan Pant’. Sumitra Nandan has written many poems praising the beauty of his birth place-Kasauni.
Kasauni is a pleasant winter destination and it is advisable to visit this place during winters to witness snowfall. The glory of snow covered mountain peaks of Himalaya reaches at its peak when sun rays turn them into golden color in morning and reddish-orange at the sunset. Kasauni is a writer’s dreamland and always a happy place for backpackers. It is truly a nature lover’s paradise and fast emerging as a honeymooning destination.
Kasauni is located in the proximity of national capital Delhi and making it a perfect weekend getaway. It has some popular tourists’ attractions and one should also not miss the handicrafts items of the magical Kasauni.
Kasauni is famous for the museum dedicated to Mahatama Gandhi. The lush green forests of Kasauni make it a perfect place for those who love nature’s walk. There is a small local market in this village and you will find beautiful shawls made by the villagers in Kasauni Shawl Factory.
There are a few tourist places in and around this beautiful village. Here we have provided a list of all the sightseeing options in Kasauni to make your trip more enjoyable. Explore the hidden gems of Kasauni and spend some leisure time with family and friends.
- Sumitranandan Pant Gallery
- Anasakti Asharam
- Rudradhari Falls
- Baijnath Temple
- Ranikhet
- Sarla Asharam
- Kasauni Tea Estate
- Aku Binsar
- Pindari Glacier
- Sundar Dhunga Glacier
- Kafni Glacier
Kasauni lies in the Kumaon region of Uttrakhand and it is located 52 km north of Almora in Bageshwar district. It is well connected by road network from the major cities of northern India. You can reach Kasauni via road, air or train.
Reaching Kasauni By Air: The closest airport to Kasauni is Pantnagar which is situated at a distance of 162 km. Jagson Airlines runs flights thrice a week from Delhi to Kasauni. One can easily hire state buses or private taxis to reach and one can reach to Kasauni easily and comfortably.
Reaching Kasauni By Road: Kasauni is easily accessible via road network from the cities like Delhi, Nainital and Almora. Private transportation is also available from Anand ViharISBT in Delhi for Nainital and Almora Districts. One can reach Kasauni via Babugarh and Muradabad. Taxis are also easily available from the major destinations of Uttrakhand and distance between Delhi and Kasauni is about 410 km that can be covered in 11 hours.
Reaching Kasauni By Train: Kathgodam railway station is the nearest railway station at a distance of 142 km. It’s a 4 hour journey. Kathgodam is well connected via rail network with major destinations like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata. Buses and taxis are readily available for the station from Kasauni and also from Kathgodam railway station to Kasauni.
If you are planning your vacation to Kasauni, add some of the nearby locations to your itinerary to make your trip more enjoyable. Following are the places of interest near Kasauni:
- Jageshwar
- Mukteshwar
- Ranikhet