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Introduction
Himvadi Resort is ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Enjoy breathtaking views of the snow capped peaks of Panchchulli, Nandakot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Chunti and Chakhamba from the comfort of Deluxe Huts and Rooms.
Our Resort is located in the Kausani. Travel through the place and let yourself be seduced by the colours and aromas of a land blessed by the most spectacular scenery, this beautiful place is so rich in history that few can resist the temptation to return again and again.
At the hill resort of Kausani the mountains rise so dramatically as if to reach the heavens. 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 is often referred to as the 'Switzerland of India' owing to its natural bounty.
- Arrivals
- By Plane
The airport nearest to Kausani is at Pantnagar, at a distance180 km.
By Train
The railway station at Kathgodam is the nearest railhead to Kausani at a distance of 142 km and caters to the rail transport to Kausan
By Car
Kausani is well connected with the other hill resorts like Almora, Ranikhet, Pittoragarh, Gwaldam and Nainital through road routes
- Museums
- Pant Museum
The 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.
- Historical Buildings and Monuments
- Anasakti Ashram
A quiet and revered place where the Father of the Nation spent some days. In 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.
- Place of Interest
- The 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.
While 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.
Then there 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.
For the adventure seekers Kausani offers the interesting treks like the Adi Kailash Trek, Bageshwar Sundardhunga Trek and the Base Kausani Trek.
Further ahead from the hill resort of Kausani you may plan for excursions to various other places of tourist interest.
There are the hill resorts of Nainital, Almora and Ranikhet that are easily accessible from Kausani, offer wondrous vistas of the Himalayas and make excellent excursion options.
Then there are the temple towns of Baijnath and Bageshwar that attract several pilgrims and tourists every year and are in close proximity to Kausani.
The nature lovers may even go on an excursion to Binsar from Kausani. Binsar boasts of a bird sanctuary that is worth visiting and the panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi.
- Events - April-June and September-November
- The hill resort of Kausani is a retreat in the summer months and may be visited during April-June and September-November.
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