12 Underrated Hill Stations in India to Visit Before Instagram Finds Them

3. Kausani, Uttarakhand

Kausani is famed among older travelers for wide Himalayan panoramas that stretch across snow-capped peaks. It’s quieter than more commercial towns since it’s mainly chosen by people who value silent mornings and tea-garden walks. The town sits higher than many Kumaon hill towns, giving long clear views at sunrise and a pleasant chill in winter. Access is straightforward from Almora or Bageshwar by road, and local buses can be found for the last leg. Accommodation ranges from modest hotels to simple family-run stays where breakfast often includes locally grown fruit and homemade jam. The town’s small scale makes it easy to explore on foot: follow winding lanes to lookouts and small temples, and listen for the call to evening prayers. Best months are spring through autumn for clear visibility, while winter can be frosty but atmospheric. Kausani is for travelers who enjoy Himalayan vistas with a side of quiet village life and home-cooked meals.