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Kausani
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Kausani for Himalayan views and a few local sights; one night if you want a relaxed stay.
Kausani is a small hill town in Uttarakhand offering panoramic Nanda Devi range views, Gandhi Ashram, shawl factory and tea estate. The town is walkable, with most attractions in a tight circle, making a day visit feasible; a night adds quiet evenings and hotel comfort.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon)
- Airport
- PGH
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kausani112 ▾
- Police / General emergencies112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kausani, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep valuables in hotel, avoid restricted military area, and be cautious on mountain roads during monsoon.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / general emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPGH Pantnagar Airport (about 100 km (62 mi) by road, 2½ h drive via NH109).PGH Pantnagar Airport (about 62 mi (100 km) by road, 2½ h drive via NH109).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; taxi for Rudradhari (20 km (12 mi)) or farther spots.The town is walkable; taxi for Rudradhari (12 mi (20 km)) or farther spots.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cup)₹60–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (local, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (local, 3.1 mi (5 km))₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per person₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PGH Pantnagar Airport (about 100 km (62 mi) by road, 2½ h drive via NH109)PGH Pantnagar Airport (about 62 mi (100 km) by road, 2½ h drive via NH109)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kausani: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
15 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
16 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; taxi for Rudradhari (20 km) or farther spots.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rudradhari
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Taxi 20 km (12 mi), then 1 km (0.6 mi) trekTaxi 12 mi (20 km), then 0.6 mi (1 km) trek
Easy trek, senior citizens should skip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Uptown hotels near Gandhi Ashram
mid‑range to budget, good views
Budget hotels near local market
cheaper, basic amenities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Taxi from Kathgodam to Kausani (round‑trip)2 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹3,000 |
| Tea at Girihar estate (per cup)2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,160 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,380 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,760≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (cup) | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee (cup) | ₹60–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Shawl (hand‑woven) | ₹500–2,000 (≈ US$6–25) |
| Taxi (local, 5 km) | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nightlife is minimal – stay in hotels after dark.
- Military base uptown is restricted; do not attempt entry.
- Weather can change quickly; carry an umbrella.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / General emergencies112
Embassy
US consulate in Delhi; Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathgodam → Kausani, taxi: ≈₹1,200 one way (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- पानी मिल सकता है? — Can I have water? (paani mil sakta hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kausani. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Kausani for sunrise view of Nanda Devi.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Almora or Ranikhet.
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