The hill resort of Kausani is located in the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand. Kausani stands high at an altitude of 1890 m above sea level. It is famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscapes. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for 14 days at the Anasakti Ashram while scripting his book titled 'Anasakti Yoga' town and fell in love with the picturesque of the hill station so much that he described it as the 'Switzerland of India' This Ashram was earlier the guest house in a tea estate. Kausani is ideal to visit with the family. Because of its beauty, tourists come here all through the year. From morning to evening, from valleys to peaks, thousands of different colours can be seen here. Kausani was originally called Valna. Kausani offers the magic of the deep pine forests and the ...