Kausani
Kausani (Kumaoni: Kôsānī) is a hill station and Village situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscapes.
Kausani | |
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Clockwise from top: Sunrise at Kausani, View of Trisul and Panchchuli peaks, Almora-Karnaprayag Road, Anasakti Ashram and Tea Plantations. | |
Kausani Location in Uttarakhand, India Kausani Kausani (India) | |
| Coordinates: 29.84°N 79.60°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Bageshwar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,890 m (6,200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,408 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi Dhabela |
| • Spoken | Kumaoni |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 263639 |
| Telephone code | 05962 |
| Vehicle registration | UK-02 |
| Website | uk |
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