Kausani travel guide
Himalayan views
Kausani is a quiet hill station in Uttarakhand celebrated for its panoramic Himalayan views, tranquil atmosphere, tea gardens, village life, and spiritual retreats, attracting travelers seeking peace, photography opportunities, slow travel experiences, and uninterrupted vistas of snow-clad peaks like Nanda Devi and Trishul.
Best time to visit Kausani
Mar–May and Oct–Dec give the clearest Himalayan views. Jan–Feb is cold, and Jul–Aug is wet with cloud covering the peaks and landslides on the roads.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | 3–15 °C | 40 mm | low | Cold; clear mornings give sharp views of the peaks |
| February | good | 4–17 °C | 45 mm | low | Cold and dry; frost at night |
| March | best | 8–22 °C | 40 mm | medium | Mild days and clear skies; good views |
| April | best | 13–26 °C | 35 mm | medium | Warm, clear days; good for walks |
| May | best | 16–29 °C | 60 mm | high | Pleasant; school-holiday crowds fill hotels |
| June | good | 18–29 °C | 150 mm | high | Warm; haze builds and showers arrive late in the month |
| July | avoid | 19–26 °C | 360 mm | low | Heavy rain; cloud hides the peaks; landslides likely |
| August | avoid | 18–24 °C | 300 mm | low | Rain most days; slippery roads and little visibility |
| September | mixed | 17–24 °C | 170 mm | low | Rain easing; views improve towards month end |
| October | best | 12–22 °C | 35 mm | medium | Clear and dry; best for views of Nanda Devi |
| November | best | 8–20 °C | 5 mm | medium | Crisp and clear; cold evenings |
| December | best | 5–17 °C | 10 mm | medium | Cold and clear; chilly nights |
How many days to spend in Kausani
Two days cover the Himalayan views, Anasakti (Gandhi) Ashram, the tea estate and Rudradhari Falls; a third adds the Baijnath temples about 20 km north.
How to reach Kausani
- By air: Pantnagar (PGH) — 170 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- By train: Kathgodam (KGM) — 130 km, about about 5 h by road. Railhead for Kausani; hire a taxi onward
- By road: From Delhi — 420 km. Kausani can be reached directly by road from Delhi
Getting around
Kausani is a small walkable town; the main sights are close together. Hire a taxi for farther places such as Rudradhari and the Baijnath temples.
Things to do in Kausani
- Jim Corbett National Park — Park (3.5 h · ₹3,380 (day safari permit, Jhirna/Bijrani))
- Ski Resort Auli — Skiing (5 h · Paid entry)
- Nainital Lake — Lake (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Jageshwar Dham — Temple
- DHIKALA ZONE RESTAURANT — Safari
- Ropeway To Auli — Ropeway (1.5 h · ~₹1,000 (two-way))
- Nanda devi view point — View (30 min · Free entry)
- Mall Road — Market
- Bijrani Range — Safari
- Shree Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Snow View point — View (2 h · ₹300 (ropeway, two-way))
- Naina Peak West — Peak (3 h · Paid entry)
- Bhimtal — Lake
- Jhirna — Safari
- Girija Devi Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Lohachaur Tourism Zone,Corbett National Park,Durga Devi Gate. — Safari (4 h · ₹3380 day safari permit (Durga Devi gate))
- Gurson Bugyal — Meadow (4 h)
- Shri Tungnath Temple, Panch Kedar — Temple (5.5 h · Free entry)
- Chopta — Meadow
- Joshimath — Town
- Deoria Taal — Lake (5 h)
- Kasar Devi Temple Almora — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary — Wildlife (4 h · ₹150)
- The Himalayan Cottage — Views
- Tiffin Top — View (2 h · Free entry)
- Eco Cave Park — Caves (1 h · ₹100)
- Sattal — Lakes
- Sunset point Nainital — Sunset (1 h · Free entry)
- Corbett Falls — Falls (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Sitabani Forest Reserve — Forest (3 h · Paid entry)
- Kosi River — River
- Auli Laga Joshimath — Town
- Kuari Pass Trek — Trek (8 h)
- Vishnuprayag — Prayag
- Chandrashila — Summit (7 h · Rs 150)
- Rudradhari Waterfall — Falls (2 h)
- Nainital Zoo Ticket Counter — Zoo (2 h · ₹100)
- Kilbury and Pangot Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary — Sanctuary (4 h)
- Naukuchiatal — Lake (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Hanuman Garhi Mandir — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- HIMALAYAN View Point — View (45 min)
- Kalagarh dam — Dam (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Gori Kund Hot Spring Venue Tapovan — Village (1 h · Free entry)
- Shri Kalpeshwar Temple, Panch Kedar — Temple (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Madhyamaheshwar Temple Trek — Temple
- Kalpeshwar Waterfall — Temple (3 h · Free entry)
- Auli — Pass (4 h · Paid entry)
- Jhula Devi Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Bright End Corner — View (45 min · Free entry)
- Katarmal Sun Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Anasakti Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Boat House Club, Nainital — Boating (1 h · Paid entry)
- Dhangarhi Gate and Museum — Museum (1 h · Paid entry)
- The Oak Trails Eco Lodge — Trails
- Jim Corbett Museum — Museum (1 h · Paid entry)
- Urgam — Valley
- Sunset point — Sunset (30 min · Free entry)
- LocaL Market Road — Market
- Rohini Bugyal — Meadow (6 h)
- Kausani Tea Estate — Tea (1 h)
- Raj Bhavan Governor House — Estate (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Lands End Picnic Spot — View (1 h · Free entry)
- Bijrani Guest house — Stay
- Mahaseer Fishing Camps — Fishing
- Auli lake — Lake (1 h · Free entry)
- Hanuman Chatti — Temple
- Golf Course Ranikhet — Golf (1.5 h)
- Haidakhan Babaji Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Sari Village — Village (2 h · Free entry)
- Simtola — Park
- Zero Point — Point (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Canal Bridge — Canal
- Phata — Helipad
- Bhalu Dam — Dam (1 h · Free entry)
- Baniyakund — Village
- Kausani — Market
- Ramgarh Apple Orchard — Orchards (1.5 h)
- Garjiya Temple Bridge — Bridge
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kausani?
Mar–May and Oct–Dec give the clearest Himalayan views. Jan–Feb is cold, and Jul–Aug is wet with cloud covering the peaks and landslides on the roads.
How many days are enough for Kausani?
2–3 days. Two days cover the Himalayan views, Anasakti (Gandhi) Ashram, the tea estate and Rudradhari Falls; a third adds the Baijnath temples about 20 km north.
How do I reach Kausani?
By air: Pantnagar (PGH) — 170 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights. By train: Kathgodam (KGM) — 130 km, about about 5 h by road. Railhead for Kausani; hire a taxi onward. By road: From Delhi — 420 km. Kausani can be reached directly by road from Delhi.
What are the top things to do in Kausani?
Jim Corbett National Park, Ski Resort Auli, Nainital Lake, Jageshwar Dham, DHIKALA ZONE RESTAURANT, Ropeway To Auli.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.