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Kausani
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Kausani

Kausani, Uttarakhand, India

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Overview

Gandhi's 'Switzerland of India' — a tea-garden ridge with a 300-km Himalayan hoarding of Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli.

Why visit: Sunrise turns three great massifs rose-gold from your balcony.

Things to do
  • ›Anasakti (Gandhi) Ashram
  • ›Kausani Tea Estate
  • ›Rudradhari falls walk
  • ›Sumitranandan Pant gallery
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Jun

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹1,200–3,000

Duration

1–2 days

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Bageshwar

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Gwaldam

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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

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Katarmal Sun Temple

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Kasar Devi

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Chitai Golu Devta Temple

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The court of Kumaon's god of justice, hung with a million brass bells and stamped-paper petitions — hear your case, tie your bell.

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