The picturesque hill town of Kausani is nestled in the verdant Kaumaon hills in Uttranchal. Situated at 6,075 ft above sea level, it is popularly referred as “the Switzerland of India” for its unspoilt natural beauty and unrivalled tranquillity. The numerous vantage points offer breathtaking views of the Himalayan snow-peaks and the lush green valleys. Home to the eminent Hindi poet, Late Shri Sumitra Nandon Pant, Kausani is the place where Mahatma Gandhi spent some days in its enchanting surroundings in 1929. He stayed at the Anasakti Ashram, where he explored the Gita -Anasakti Yoga inspired by the beauty of this nature’s heaven. Once a guesthouse in a tea estate, the ashram is now a research centre and houses a library.
Kausani is not as commercialized as other hill stations of Uttranchal, hence there are few accommodation options here which mostly cater to the mid budget travellers. You can stay in tourist guesthouse run by The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam, Forest Rest House, PWD Bungalow, cheap lodges, motels and private hotels in Kausani. Decent accommodation is also available at Anashakti Ashram. Kausani hotels are located in the serene surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The well-furnished rooms of the Kausani hotels offer panoramic vistas of the snow capped mountains, deep valley and the thick forests. Facilities provided by the Kausani hotels include cable television, STD/ISD, private balcony, tea/coffee maker, H/C water and 24 hours room service. Instead of searching for good restaurants with in the town, you can enjoy the delicious food served in the in house restaurants of Kausani hotels.
The hotels in Kausani also offer many recreational activities for guests like tennis court, health club, library, meditation center. Most of the Kausani hotels organize sightseeing tours, trekking, camping trips for the guests in around the town. Some other facilities offered by Kausani hotels include car rental, medical facility, car parking, laundry, wake up call and foreign exchange. So plan up your next trip to Kausani and enjoy a refreshing sojourn in Kausani hotels. |
