Kausani is famous for it’s breathtakingly close view of the Himalayan Peaks and it’s solitudes and greenery. The wide expanse of the famous Katyur Valley lies in front
of it as you wake up to experience the Kausani sunrise. Kausani’s beauty arrested the feet of even Mahatama Gandhi, who stayed for some time at this place. The memory that brief stay of that great man lingers behind in the Anasakti Ashrama. Another great man of India the famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was born here. There is small museum to earmark that sacred spot. The famous folk singer Gopidas was also inspired by the beauty of Kausani. Pinnath (10KMs), Bura Pinnath (5KMs) and Bhakot are the highest points near Kausani.
History of Kausani
About Manila
Manila literally means enchanting. The famous temple of Manila Devi , the family goddess of Katyuri kings lies around 85 KMs from Ranikhet. The surrounding forests and the Himalayan views from this hill ridge are worth remembering.
About Dwarahat
Located in a wide valley of the river Dwarahat, Ramganga lies around 32 KMs from Ranikhet. And is a very important town from both historical and archeological point of view and may also have been the capital of some branches of Katyuri kings. about 10 KMs from Dwarahat lies the prominent Doonagiri temple atop a hillock which is prominent in legends for containing the herb drug Sanjivini. The temple dedicated to the goddess Durga is situated in the midst of good-looking and dense forest and a tea estate. Some distance from Dwarahat lies the temple of Naithan Devi.




