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Pine-clad ridge village famous for sunrise views of Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli, Gandhi's Anasakti Ashram and tea gardens.

One or two quiet nights for sunrise views, Anasakti Ashram and the Baijnath temples.

November: Clear views

When to go

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Things to do

  • Watch sunrise over Trishul and Nanda Devi
  • Visit Anasakti Ashram: 07:00-18:00
  • Tour the Kausani Tea Estate and Shawl Factory
  • Trek to Pinnath village: About 5 km
  • Stargazing and astrophotography
  • Darshan / visit at Baijnath Temple: 06:00-21:00

Top sights

Baijnath Temple Complex

temple

Ancient temple complex at Baijnath near Kausani with shrines to Vaidyanath (Shiva), Parvati and many other deities.

Anasakti Ashram

attraction

Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi stayed in 1929, with a prayer room, museum and Himalayan sunrise and sunset views.

Nearby

Other destinations close to Kausani.

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