Activity
Things to do in Kausani
11 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 11
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Kausani
Tea estate tour
Free1 hour
Rows of tea bushes on the slopes below Kausani, with a shop selling the estate's own tea.
Guided Rudradhari falls hike
₹500–₹650 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Alessandro Avilés on Pexels
Anasakti Ashram
Free1 hour
The guesthouse where Gandhi stayed in 1929, now an ashram with a small museum and a view of the Himalaya.
Photo: Kinkhab · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sunrise over Trishul and Panchachuli
Free1 hour
Sumitranandan Pant museum
Price on request45 min
The childhood home of Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant, now a museum of his books, letters and belongings.
Photo: anil jaiswal · CC BY 3.0
Baijnath temple complex
Free2 hours with the drive
A group of stone temples from the Katyuri era on the bank of the Gomti, with a statue of Parvati inside.
Photo: Yann (talk) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided Kumaoni village walk
Price on request3 hours
Representative photo · Shashwat Prakash · CC BY-SA 4.0
Camping in Kausani
Price on request
Good to know
- Kausani is about 5h from Kathgodam; a two-night trip leaves little time there.
- Combine with Binsar or Almora on the way.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Kausani?
Tea estate tour; Guided Rudradhari falls hike; Anasakti Ashram; Sunrise over Trishul and Panchachuli; Sumitranandan Pant museum; Lakshmi Ashram.
What can you do for free in Kausani?
Tea estate tour; Anasakti Ashram; Sunrise over Trishul and Panchachuli; Lakshmi Ashram; Baijnath temple complex; Kot Bhramari Devi temple.
Can you do adventure activities in Kausani?
Yes: Guided Rudradhari falls hike (₹500–₹650); Camping in Kausani (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Kausani?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Kausani?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.