At the hill resort of Kausani the mountains rise so dramatically as if to reach the heavens. In fact not just Kausani the entire Kumaon Hills have been known for their idyllic beauty with the huge mountains silhouetted against the sky. Kausani  offers the magic of the deep pine forests Tea garden and the majestic snow covered Himalayas.
Mahatama Gandhi, who spent 12 days in 1929 at Kausani, penned his memorable commentary on the Geeta-Ana-Sakti yoga .Inspired by the scenic grandeur of this richly gifted spot he Said it  "The Switzerland Of India"  The guest  house where the Mahatama stayed is now know as Anasakti Ashram. Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant was born at Kausani. Some of his early poems composed here have described nature in it's myriad manifestations. There is small museum to earmark that sacred spot.  Kausani is ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust,  of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Indeed, Kausani is a veritable heaven of beauty .

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