Anasakti Ashram

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Prime Day & Hours: Weekends, morning 

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Tickets: Free Entry

Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam Junction, about 140 km away

Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport, about 170 km away

Nearest Bus Stop: Kausani Bus Stand, about 500 m away

Tucked in the Someshwar range of Bageshwar district, Anasakti Ashram is a modest yet historically profound complex where Mahatma Gandhi composed parts of his seminal work Geeta-Anasakti Yog during a two-week stay in 1929. The whitewashed cottage blends harmoniously with its forested surroundings, opening onto a sweeping Himalayan panorama that inspired Gandhi's moniker for Kausani, "Switzerland of India". The ashram’s surrounding beauty and the peaceful ambience make it one of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand.

The ashram includes a small museum showcasing rare photographs, Gandhi’s writings, and simple furnishings that evoke the simplicity he advocated. Morning and evening prayers in the modest prayer hall foster a meditative atmosphere. Visitors may stay in one of 24 basic rooms, supported by a shared kitchen and library. 

Operated by the Gandhi Memorial Fund and KMVN, the ashram is a quiet sanctuary, ideal for spiritual seekers, students, and anyone exploring Gandhi’s legacy amid Himalayan calm.

• Reflect in Gandhi’s meditation hall, where he composed Anasakti Yoga and initiated reflective practices.
• Explore the museum, featuring rare photographs, original manuscripts, and artefacts from Gandhi’s visit.
• Attend morning and evening prayers, held daily in the serene ashram prayer room.
• Absorb Himalayan views, taking in panoramic vistas of Trishul, Nanda Devi, and other peaks.
• Stay in eco-rooms, with basic facilities, a shared library and kitchen, immersed in tranquility.