Kausani Tour Package from Haridwar
Kausani — called the Switzerland of India by Mahatma Gandhi — is a serene Kumaon hill station at 1,890 metres offering some of the most spectacular Himalayan panoramas in Uttarakhand. The snow-capped peaks of Nanda Devi (7,816m), Trishul, Nanda Kot, and Panchachuli stretch across the horizon in a 300-km-wide arc, best seen at sunrise from hotel terraces.
Kausani is known for its organic tea gardens (Kausani Tea Estate), the Anasakti Ashram where Gandhi stayed for 14 days in 1929, the Sumitranandan Pant gallery, and the nearby Baijnath temple (12th century, one of the finest examples of Kumaoni temple architecture). It is a perfect retreat for families seeking Himalayan views and cultural richness without the crowds of Nainital or Mussoorie.
Choose Your Kausani Package
Tea gardens + Anasakti Ashram
Baijnath temple
Nanda Devi viewpoints
Kausani + Almora
Kasar Devi temple
Binsar Zero Point
Tempo traveller
Same sightseeing
Group rates
Kausani + Munsiyari
Almora + Ranikhet
Full Kumaon circuit
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Pickup & drop from Haridwar
- Private AC vehicle throughout
- 2 nights hotel (3-star)
- Daily breakfast
- All toll & parking charges
- Driver-cum-guide
- Tea estate visit, Baijnath temple
Excluded
- Meals (lunch & dinner)
- Tea estate tasting charges
- Personal expenses
- Camera fees at monuments
- Travel insurance
- GST if applicable
Kausani 3-Day Itinerary
Early morning pickup from Haridwar. Drive to Kausani (275 km, ~8 hrs) via Almora. En route stop at Almora for lunch and brief visit to the famous Lala Bazaar and Chitai Golu Devta temple. Continue to Kausani. Check in to hotel. Sunset view of Nanda Devi and Panchachuli peaks from the hotel terrace — one of the most spectacular Himalayan panoramas in India. Evening stroll. Overnight in Kausani.
Sunrise over Nanda Devi — wake up early for the golden hour view of snow peaks. After breakfast, visit Anasakti Ashram (Mahatma Gandhi's 1929 stay, serene forest ashram, library with Gandhi's writings). Visit Sumitranandan Pant Gallery (birthplace of Kumaon's most famous Hindi poet, now a museum). Afternoon: tour the Kausani Tea Estate — walk through organic tea gardens, see the processing unit, buy fresh tea. Visit Rudradhari waterfall (5 km from Kausani, 10-minute walk through forest). Evening: free time on Kausani bazaar. Overnight.
Morning at leisure with final sunrise views of Himalayan peaks. After breakfast, drive to Baijnath (15 km, 30 min) — a 12th-century Shiva temple complex on the banks of the Gomti river, one of the finest examples of Kumaoni Nagara-style architecture. Temple is dedicated to Vaidyanath (Lord of physicians). Then drive back to Haridwar (~8 hrs). Drop at Haridwar station or hotel. Tour ends.
Best Time to Visit Kausani
Clear Himalayan views, pleasant 10–22°C. Rhododendrons and other Himalayan flowers in bloom. School holiday peak in May — book early. Best overall season.
Lush green tea gardens. Himalayan peaks often cloud-covered. Rudradhari waterfall is spectacular. Roads are mostly fine. Fewer tourists. 15–20°C.
Post-monsoon clarity — the clearest Nanda Devi and Panchachuli views of the year. 5–18°C. Ideal for photography. Relatively less crowded.
Cold (0–10°C) with occasional snowfall. Very peaceful. Views on clear days are stunning. Fewer tourists, cheaper hotels. Good for couples seeking solitude.