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KAUSANI
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At
the hill resort of Kausani the mountains rise
so dramatically as if to reach the heavens. In
fact not just Kausani the entire Kumaon Hills
have been known for their idyllic beauty with
the huge mountains silhouetted against the sky.
Kausani was originally called Valna. Kausani offers
the magic of the deep pine forests and the majestic
mountains. Kausani the birthplace of the famed
poet Sumitra Nandan Pant and is often referred
to as the 'Switzerland of India' .
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major attraction at Kausani is that is offers wondrous
vistas of the Kumaon Himalayas. You may enjoy the endless
stretch of famous peaks like the Nanda Devi, Trishul,
and the Nandakot. |
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in Kausani you may move to the various vintage-points
in order to capture the spectacular sights of the snow-capped
peaks of the Himalayas that are spread majestically across
the 300 km range. The sunrise and the sunset are the special
moments for the nature lovers and the photographers alike. |
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is the Anashakti Ashram a landmark of Kausani. The Anashakti
Ashram is renowned for its association with Mahatma Gandhi,
the Father of the Nation. Till date the Ashram acts as
a rest place for the weary tourists to Kausani. You will
be able to catch some scintillating spectacles of the
Himalayan peaks from the Anashakti Ashram. The magnificent
library of the Ashram is worth visiting too. |
Best
Season:
The town is accessible all year round. For those who wish
to avoid the cold, the best season is between April and
June and again between September and November. Summer
months will require light woollen clothing and winter-
heavy woollen. |
Accommodation:
One can stay at the Holiday Home of the Kumaon Mandal
Vikas Nigam. Phone: (05969) 45015. Other accommodation
includes the Forest Rest House, the Zila Parishad Dak
Bungalow, Anashakti Yoga Ashram, the State Bungalow and
a few privately run hotels such as Pine View Hotel and
Himalaya Hotel. There are many small local eateries that
offer simple and mainly vegetarian food.
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General
Information
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Location
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:53 Km North of Almora, Kumaon Himalayas,
State of Uttararanchal, India |
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Area
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5.2 s.q. km. |
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Altitude
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1890 mt (6075 ft) above sea level |
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Best
Season
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March-May; September-October |
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Temperature
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Min |
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Summer
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25°C |
11°C |
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Winter
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15°C |
2°C |
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| Tourist
Attractions: |
| Kausani
is frequented by tourists for the panoramic views
of the Himalayas. It offers excellent sightings
of the Trisul (7,120m), Nanda Devi (7,816m) and
the Panchchuli (6,904m). Frozen in time, this backdrop
makes Kausani the perfect place for a holiday with
the family. Kumaon at its best.
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| Anasakti
Ashram |
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quiet and revered place where the Father of the
Nation spent some days. Set against the breathtaking
beauty of the Himalayas, this place has been made
into a memorial in his memory. |
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1929, Mahatma Gandhi spent 12 days here. He was
so enamoured of Kausani that he called it the
Switzerland of India and brought his thoughts
out in his book called Anasakti Yoga. The place
where he stayed is called the Anasakti Ashram.
Earlier the guest house of a tea estate now its
an ashram and offers a good resting place for
travellers and can accommodate 300 people. Every
evening prayers are conducted in the main hall.
It also has a library. There is nothing like the
mesmerizing Himalayan sunset and sunrise from
the Ashram premises. |
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| Pant
Museum: |
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famous poet of Hindi literature, Sumitranandan Pant
was born at Kausani. A little away from the bus
stand is a museum named after him. The house which
has the museum is the poet's house of his childhood
days. His daily use articles, drafts of his poems,
letters, his awards etc. are displayed here. |
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| Lakshmi
Ashram: |
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km away from the Anasakti Ashram, this place is
a center run by women who do social service. Gandhiji's
disciple, Sarala Behen spent her life here doing
social service. This ashram is located in a solitary
area in a dense jungle. |
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