Location: Kausani
Top Things to do in Kausani
Top Restaurants in Kausani
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Located 53 km to the north of Almora, Kausani, is a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular view of the Himalayas. Flanked by the rivers Kosi and Gomti, this small town sits atop the Pingnath Peak. Though Kausani is not as well known as any of the other hill stations, the area is full of deep and dense pine forest, tea gardens and affords a breath taking view of the Himalayan peaks of Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Devi. Major attractions around Kausani are the Temple town of Bageshwar situated at the confluence of the river Sarayu and Gomti, the Gandhi Ashram and the Rudradhari falls and caves.
Restaurants in Kausani
1. Kausani Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Live Planet Show with the help of Astronomical Telescope. Specialty: Jupiter with four Moons, Saturn with Rings, Moon with Craters, Mars, Venus and so on..
Reviewed By Sharmaneelam84 - New Delhi, India
The planetarium is informative & affordable. Great view of Trishul parvat, Highly recommend. Was really worth doing. I enjoyed the blend of science and Indigenous views of the sky AND Trishul parvat. They had provision for hot tea which is so comforting in chilly weather. Loved every minute! Got to see Saturns rings and the Moons craters thru the telescope- so awesome!! They had powerful telescopes and experienced enthusiast astronomer to point out stars and planets. We saw Saturn’s rings and Jupiter and it’s 4 moons. Mr. Khulbe is great guide with wide knowledge of stars. MUST VISIT PLACE IN KAUSANI - SWITZERLAND OF INDIA.
2. Stargate Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Deep in Himalayas of Kausani, Uttarakhand there lives an observatory named Stargate. A dedicated place for Observation of Celestial objects like Moon, Star Clusters, Nebulas, distant Galaxies, Stargazing and Astrophotography. For astronomy and nature lover there is also a museum and space shop. One can also observe flares of Sun and its surface feature at day time from the observatory.
Reviewed By MadMaxIndia - Guwahati, India
While planning my itinerary for our 12-Day Tour of the Kumaon in Durga Puja, 2018, I made it a point to visit the Observatory with my 7 yr old son, who has started studying about the solar system in his school curriculum and keeps asking questions to satiate his curiosity. Visiting a Planetarium, might be the easiest way out, but there we are at the mercy of the shows that are being shown at that point of time and as such might not address his rudimentary questions. Google may answer them but then isn't it more fun if we can experience the original. As such, just after enjoying the sunset at Anasakti Ashram, I started to look for the place. Google says its very near to the Ashram, however, none of the drivers of the tourist vehicles seems to know. I had the number of the Gurgaon (Gurugram) Office of the Observatory and upon calling them gave me the directions. Its just 50 mtr downhill walk from the Ashram towards the town. As we entered, I inquired about their scheduled show at 6:10 pm and upon confirming the same immediately cut tickets from the same counter @Rs. 100.00 per person. The observatory also knowledge portals in the same floor and they sell souvenirs also. However, we went to the 1st floor cafe and had a cup of coffee. At the scheduled time we were escorted to their 3rd floor observatory deck along with other patrons. The deck is a room with sitting capacity of 10 to 12 persons with podium where the telescope was installed. We started with Saturn. each of us took turns to view the same through the telescope. Rings on the Saturn was clearly visible. My son jumped with joy upon hearing that he could view Saturn for the real. Next we viewed Mars followed by our Moon which was 5 days short of full-moon and shone with brilliance. My son was exhilarated, even my wife felt it was worth visiting the observatory and I felt my evening meaningfully spent.
3. Rudradhari Falls & Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By 493mihirb - Rajkot, India
We just took a guide with us and thats really required thing as its totally Core Jungle Area and you must have someone to show you the root Our whole family Enjoyed the Tracking Experience. Must Visit Place if you are a nature Lover, You may have to cross the river almost 3-4 times to reach the place, but river doesnt have much water so no problem in crossing at all, your shoes will stay dry.
4. Baijnath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By yogc2019
One of the most ancient temple North India and very different architecture and must see place in Kausani. Probably built in 9th century AD. Even though temple is so ancient no proper maintenance or restoration being done by Archaeological Survey of India.
5. Lakshmi Ashram
6. Anasakti Ashram
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By ManojKrSingh - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A great place to visit, enjoy the serenity and calmness along with amazing views of the Himalayas. Mahatma Gandhi stayed at this place for 14 days when he visited Kausani and he penned his Anashakti Yoga here. You can stay in Anashakti Ashram. Room rates are very reasonable. Charges are Rs. 451 to 651 Per Nights.
