Lakshmi Ashram / Sarla Ashram :
This ashram was founded in 1964 by
Catherine Hillman, a disciple of Gandhi who further came to be known as Sarlaben .In the Ashram Several skills like growing vegetables, cooking, caring for the animals and cleaning are taught to over 70 orphaned poor girls and woman who live in the ashram. Lakshmi ashram is located in a quiet place up the hills which lends a serene atmosphere to the ashram.
Pant Gallery :
Another important attraction in Kausani is the birth place of famous Poet Sumitra Nandan Pant. A Gallery built in memory of the famous Hindi poet is in Kausani The gallery houses hundred of English and Hindi books in glass cabinets. A poetry symposium is organized here every year to mark the poet’s birth anniversary.
A 12th century temple on the banks of Gomti River. The ancient temple of Mahadev is just 16 Km. from Kausani and 22 Km from Bageshwar, at a height of 1,125 meters These temple include Lord Shiva, Ganesh and Parvati, Chandika, kuber, Surya, Brahma, and Mahisa Sur-Mardini which portrays the slaying of the bull-headed deon by goddess, Kali, Baijnath Temples are constructed of stone. The temple complex exhibits the amazing architecture of the age. The main temple that houses the beautiful idol of Parvati is chiseled in black stone. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Parvati were married at the confluence of River Gomati and Garur Ganga.
Pinnath :
The temple is situated about half way up the hill above the village. 5 Km from Kausani The first is a small conical structure, 2.5 to 3 meters high, dedicated to Bhairon. The main temple is close to this on the north, a squre, slated structure, with the door facing the south, and figures of rajas, etc., sculptured on the walls.The famous fair celebrated every year in October.
Bageshwar :
42 Km from kausani, Bageshwar has its patriotic expressions and picturesque interludes. Situated on the confluence of Gomti and Surya rivers . The Temples of Bagnath situated here is venerated by one and all.During the reign of the Chands, the Shiva temple was constructed at Bageshwar.
Pindari Glacier:
The Pindari Glacier, in the Bageshwar district, falls in the Kumaon Himalayas.This world famous glacier is a trekker's paradise, as it is easier to visit than most other glaciers. This glacier is situated between the snow capped Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot mountains. The glacier is at an altitute of 3353 mts
Pant Museum :
A little away from the Kausani bus stand is a museum named after the Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant. 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.
Lakshmi Ashram :
This place is a center run by women who do social service. Gandhiji's disciple, Sarala Behen spent her life here doing social service. This ashram is located in a solitary area in a dense jungle.
Someshwar :
scenic beauty at a distance of 15 Km from kausani,Famous Shiva temple which was built by King Somchand of the Chand Dynasty. In March every year a festival is held here .
Chaukori :
75 kms away from Kausani and is well known for the majestic view shining against the sky making the horizon as seen from chaukori.The glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sunrays turn them into crimson and gold.it gives the view of the Himalayan peaks from chaukori.
Accomodation in Kausani