Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns · The great Himalayan view
Kausani group trip guide
Kausani: The great Himalayan view in Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns, Uttarakhand. From Dehradun it is 333 km by road, 8–10 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Dehradun costs ₹21,100–25,800 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Dehradun
- 333 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- March to June and September to November
- Fare from Dehradun
- ₹21,100–25,800 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Pantnagar (PGH)
Kausani looks out on a long sweep of the Himalaya, from Trishul and Nanda Devi to Panchachuli, best at sunrise.
Mahatma Gandhi stayed here in 1929; the Anasakti Ashram keeps his room, and tea gardens cover the slopes nearby.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Kausani from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Dehradun → Kausani
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 333 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The farthest stop of a Kumaon trip, after Nainital and Almora.
Hill stationsForests, flowers & adventure
How far is Kausani
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 333 km | 8–10 h | – |
| Haridwar | 340 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Roorkee | 360 km | 9–11 h | – |
| Delhi | 416 km | 10–12 h | – |
Group fares from Dehradun
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹14,800–19,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: March to June and September to November.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Senior citizens, Photographers.
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Circuits that include Kausani
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH).
- Nearest railway station: Kathgodam.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Kausani
Approved operators who take groups to Kausani. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Kausani
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
360 km by road from Kausani
Fleet details on request
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Kausani
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Kausani
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Dehradun se Kausani kitne km hai? (How far is Kausani from Dehradun?)
333 km by road: 8–10 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Kausani ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Dehradun (333 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Kausani cost?
Round trip from Dehradun with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,800–19,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Kausani?
1–2 days. With the drive from Dehradun, plan 3 days in all. The farthest stop of a Kumaon trip, after Nainital and Almora.
When is the best time to visit Kausani?
March to June and September to November.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Kausani from abroad?
Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH). Nearest railway station: Kathgodam. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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