Bageshwar
: Situated some 39 kms
from Kasauni, Bageshwar is one of the
important places
in Kumaon hills.
This place is located at a place where river Saryu and Gomti meet. This
whole place is dotted with temples. There are two ponds, Suryakund and
Agnikund, which are very famous. Every year in January a fair, Uttaryani,
is organised here.
Bagnath Temple in Bageshwar
EXCURSIONS:
baijnath Temple
Baijnath
Temple Complex : This temple complex is located 17 kms from Kasauni.
Baijnath Temple complex has many historic ruins. The temples of Baijnath
group are decorated with some intricate and delicate carvings.
Pindari Glacier
: From Bageshwar a road takes to small village called Cafcote. Cafcote
is 25 kms from Bageshwar. From Cafcote further 16 kms takes to Loharkhet.
Previously there were no roads to this place but now a metalled road has
been constructed. From Lohargarh to Pindari Glacier one has to take a
trek of 35 kms.
Kafni
and Sunderdunga Glaciers : These two glaciers give ample opportunities
for people who love adventure. The Kafni and Sunderdunga glaciers promise
great adventure and thrills. Both these glaciers are located in different
directions from the Pindari glaciers. It is advisable to take an experienced
guide to show the trek and potters to carry load. Sunderdunga is famous
for beautiful stones. The way to Sunderdunga passes through Umla Jetly
village. The Dhakuri camp is 35 kms from here. For Kafni glacier one has
to cover a very difficult trek of 20 kms from Dwali camp.
Pindari
Glacier
Pinakeshwar : This place is 20 kms from Kasauni. Set at an altitude of 9,500 ft., Pinakeshwar is a very beautiful place in the mountains. There is a Shiva temple and beyond the temple are spread deep beautiful valleys. This place is also good for trekking. The area near Pinakeshwar are also worth giving a look.
GETTING
THERE:
Kasauni
can only be accessed by roads . There are regular services from Delhi,
Chandigarh, Lucknow, Nainital, Pant Nagar and Ranikhet etc. The nearest
railway station is that of Khatgodam which is 142 kms. Khatgodam is connected
with major cities in the nearby areas. There are trains to Khatgodam.
From here one has to take a taxi or bus to Kasauni. The nearest airport
is that of Pant Nagar. Pant Nagar is 180 kms from Kasauni. From Pant Nagar
one has to again take a taxi or bus to Kasauni.
