A cozy spot in India free of tourist frenzy is the Kausani hill station of Uttarakhand. This hidden wonder was called the Switzerland of India by the great Mahatma Gandhi. You can plan a stay in Kausani during the winter from October to February and experience the beautiful snowfall here. However many travelers choose to visit during the summer from September to May making it one of the best places to stay in Uttarakhand. Visitors coming to this hill station need not worry about entertainment as there are many wonderful places to visit in Kausani. We have compiled a list of a few of these spots.

Kausani tourist places

1. Kausani Shawl Factory:- This shawl factory is an effort made to preserve the local handicraft industry. Here tourists can buy beautifully embroidered shawls as little tokens from the hill station.
2. Kausani Planetarium:- This is a fun yet educational spot that organizes live planet Shows. Here parents can come with their kids and show them the astronomical telescope and other fun science-related subjects.
3. Kausani Tea Estate:- Tourists visiting this hidden hill station need to visit this location where premium quality tea is grown and observe the manufacturing process. The tea harvested from this estate is exported to Korea, Germany, the U.S., and so on.
4. Stargate Observatory Kausani:- This is the first private observatory in Kausani that started in 2016. Here experienced staff offers a guided tour of the night sky where visitors can learn about the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae through the telescope.
5. Sumitranandan pant gallery:- This is one of the most popular tourist attractions here in Kausani. This gallery is dedicated to the well-known Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant. Visitors can see the holograms of his literary work here. 

Temples in Kausani

1. Katarmal:- Katarmal Sun Temple holds a great deal of significance in the history of ancient India. This grand sculpture showcases the immense creativity and architectural talent of ancient architecture.
2. Baijnath Temple:- This is a notorious ancient temple present in Kausani that is built in a nagara style. This temple is dedicated to the lord shiva who is worshiped here as the god of healing.
3. Rudrahari Mahadev Temple:- This is an ancient lord shiva temple located on the bank of the river Kosi. This ancient monument is in fact a cave temple that is popular due to its spiritual importance and devotional values.

Ashram in Kausani

1. Anasakti Ashram:- This beautiful ashram is where Mahatma Gandhi had stayed and named this hill station as the Switzerland of India. Here travelers can practice yoga and participate in peaceful prayers.
2. Lakshmi Ashram:- This is a well-known school for girls in Kausani. Out of all other schools, this institution holds a special place in people’s hearts as it runs on the principles of Gandhiji.

Nature spots in Kausani

1. Rudradhari Falls & Caves:- The Rudradhari waterfalls along with mystic caves are one natural beauty of Kausani you shouldn’t miss. This is a popular trekking spot among travelers.
2. River Sarayu and Gomti:- These two rivers meet in Kausani making the spot holy for Hindu travelers. People visit this Sangam for some peace and tranquility.
3. Himalayan peaks:- Trishul Peak, Nanda Devi Peak, and Panchachuli Peak are the three peaks of Majestic Himalayan that visitors can see from Kausani.

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