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Kausani (1890 mt.): Nestling amongst thick forests of pine atop a narrow ridge, Kausani is known for its wide angle view of several lofty Himalayan Peaks as well as a pleasant view of the Kosi river and the Katyur Valley. From here, one can see the settlements of the Katyur valley, the river Gomti and the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas. The remains of the tea estate developed during the British rule can still be seen here. Kausani also has the famous Anashakti Ashram named after the book Anashakti Yoga written by Mahatma Gandhi when he lived here in 1929. Place to stay: KMVN rest house or Hotel Sun'n'Snow Pinakeshwar 9050 feet above sea level, this hill station is 20 kms from Kaushani. Here is a temple of Shiva from where one can view many valleys. Around Pinakeshwar are other places like Old Pinakeshwar, Gopalkot, Huria etc. Baijnath 17 kms from Kausani, the most important historical place in Uttarakhand is Baijnath which is situated on the banks of the Gomti river. The Baijnath temple here was built thousands of years ago and can still be admired for its carvings and sculptures. Some old temples can also be found here. Someshwar 15 kms away from Kauhani, this famous Shiva temple was built by King Somchand of the Chand Dynasty. In March every year a festival is held here . Air: The airport nearest to Kausani is at Pantnagar, at a distance180 km. By Rail: The railway station at Kathgodam is the nearest railhead to Kausani at a distance of 142 km and caters to the rail transport to Kausani.