Snow peaks of the Himalaya glowing pink at sunset, seen from Kausani (photo: Ritabrata Das, Unsplash)

Things to Do in Kausani: Sunrise, Anasakti Ashram, Tea Estate & Baijnath

Watch sunrise over the Himalaya, visit Gandhi's Anasakti Ashram and the Pant museum, walk the tea estate, and take short trips to Baijnath and Bageshwar.

Must doSunrise over the peaks
HistoryAnasakti Ashram
TemplesBaijnath
Time needed2 days

In Kausani

Himalayan sunrise

Watch the line of peaks turn pink and gold from the ridge or your balcony.

Oct - Feb best1 hrEasy

Anasakti Ashram

Gandhi's 1929 stay, a museum and an evening prayer facing the mountains.

7 am - 6 pm45 minEasy

Sumitranandan Pant Museum

The poet's birthplace with his manuscripts, letters and awards.

All year30 minEasy

Tea estate walk

Walk the green tea gardens and taste local tea.

Mar - Nov1 hrEasy

Short trips

Baijnath temples

Old stone temples of Shiva and Parvati on the Gomti river, about 16-17 km away.

All yearHalf dayEasy

Bageshwar

Bagnath temple at the meeting of the Saryu and Gomti rivers, about 40 km away.

All yearHalf dayEasy

Rudradhari cave temple

A cave shrine and waterfall reached by a short walk through forest near Kausani.

Oct - Jun2-3 hrsModerate

Things to Do in Kausani: FAQs

How far is Baijnath from Kausani?

About 16-17 km, around 40 minutes by road.

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