Kausani

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Introducing Kausani

Perched high on a forest-covered ridge, this tiny village has lovely panoramic views of distant snow-capped peaks, fresh air, a cool climate and as relaxed an atmosphere as you’ll find in northern India. Mahatma Gandhi found Kausani an inspirational place to retreat and write his Bhagavad Gita translation Anasakti Yoga and there is still an ashram devoted to him here.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: India- Mountains

    by John555 03 May 2012

    None of what you have been suggested. Uttarkand is better for views as mountains are bigger. Many places, Kausani, Gwaldam. Just head…
  2. WILLEMSPIE avatar
    RE: New to Nepal...

    by WILLEMSPIE 16 April 2012

    In Uttarakhand not far from Rishikesh you can try Almora, Kausani, Gwaldam, Munsyari, Lohakhet, Ukhimath, ... In Himachl Pradesh Sarahan,…
  3. SarahV1 avatar
    RE: 4 Weeks in India starting in Delhi on 30th April - Itenary and Tips Needed

    by SarahV1 28 March 2012

    Out of everywhere I've visited in India, Darjeeling and Sikkim are my favourite. Rural Assam, also in the north east, is lovely, too.…

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