Kausani

Kausani is a quiet little town in the Kumaon region of Uttaranchal, 420 km away from Delhi. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks of Panchchuli, Nandakot, Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nanda Gunti and Chaukhamba. If weather is favorable you might witness the best sunrise of your life here with soft golden light of morning sun creating magic over the peaks. This can be best witnessed from the GMVN guesthouse some 2 km away from the main town. There are many attractions close by of which Anasakti Ashram, Tea Estate and factory, Rudhradhari Falls and caves, and Burha Pinnath are the prominent ones.
Gandhiji stayed at Anasakti Ashram for 2 weeks. It is also known by the name Gandhi Ashram and is just 1 km away from the main town. It is basically a simple cottage engrossed with the teachings of the Mahatma. A part of this ashram offers accommodation too. The Tea Estate and factory is only 3 km away from Kausani towards Baijnath. The tea produced here is exported to many countries, including Australia, Germany, Korea and the US. Rudhradhari Falls and caves lie about 20 km away, and can be reached after a moderate hike of 1-2 km. Burha Pinnath, located about 5.5 km away from Kausani, is an ancient miniature Shiva temple on a hill top. The trail to Burha Pinnath passes through thick forest. Bears and leopards can be sighted on this trek. So you need to be careful and avoid this trail in the dark.