Staying at the Himalayan View Family Cottage was an experience to be cherished for a lifetime. Ramashish and his wife have created ab oasis of calm far from the madding crowd for stressed out city dwellers to rejoice and relax in. The property is beautifully located in a valley overlooking the Himalayan peaks and one has splendid views of the Nandadevi, Panchachuli and other peaks on a clear day. The cottage is done up extremely elegantly and has everything that one would require. The collection of artefacts and books really adds to the ambience. While I have only interacted with Ramashish over the phone, a visit to his home and the interaction so far makes me feel that I have found a kindred spirit and someone whom I would definitely love to know better. The other bungalow ( Alpine Luxurious Bungalow) owned by Ramashish is even more lavish and offers better views of the peaks. The garden here is filled with flowers of every description and the inhouse doggie named Boxy keeps pet lovers entertained. My son had a blast with Boxy. The property is about 3 kms from the main town and hence absolutely ideal for people looking for a digital detox. I would gladly recommend the place to people looking for peace and quiet, long walks, picnics in meadows, lazy cups of tea and bonding with the family without any technological interruptions. I have covered our visit in greater detail in my blog 'Kausani- a little known jewel in the Himalayas' at (URL HIDDEN)

A truly rewarding experience. The host in his profile has described himself as a naturalist, someone who has travelled the world and one who is an avid wildlife photographer. Each of the above traits can be best experienced in the way this house has been built. An absolute architectural marvel, Each brick speaks volumes about the host's passion. The attention to detail with respect to the interiors is another aspect which will leave any guest in awe. The tranquility of the surroundings, the magnificent view of the himalayan peaks (Trishul, Maikhtoli, Nandaghumti, Nandadevi) and the joyful chirping of birds in the corridor is truly what memorable holidays are made off. Shivgiri the caretaker and man Friday ensured that we were well taken care off and the smallest of needs were addressed. His culinary skills were a treat to the taste buds and just what the doctor ordered for us after a long 7 day road trip. Kausani is a quiet place and an apt location for people looking to unwind from the day to day stress. The town is located strategically in terms of access to other key hill stations and pilgrimage sites. Ramashish's himalayan abode is a perfect place to stay for people who like to unwind in a place that has an identity of its own. The lovely collection of painting's, books, Dvd's that the host has so painstakingly nurtured over the years is a treat for enthusiasts. Would recommend that guests do not see this as a regular picnic spot but as an abode which will help them recharge their batteries. The snowfall was an added bonus. Cut off from technological distractions, these 2 days helped me spend quality time with family. Definitely planning to go back during the summer. Kudos to the host for having invested so much passion in creating this magnificent place. Strongly recommended.

There are two houses available. We had been allotted the lower house, which would have meant a long set of stairs. However, Ramashish was kind enough to let us use the house nearer the road. The house was wonderful. It was tastefully decorated and had a lovely garden. Even though we could not view the snow peaks, we did not mind. It was great to just sit in the garden all day and breath the clean air. The staff were helpful and the food was according to our taste. We spent 2 blissful days there. I would love to go back again someday.

Had a lovely weekend break

Away from the hustle bustle of hectic corporate city life, exist a small cute looking peaceful cozy cottage in Kausani "Himalayan View Family Cottage". After an 11 odd hour drive, up in Uttranchal lies this beautiful cottage right in the middle of green paradise. The cottage comprise of three bedrooms - one on the first floor (with attached bathroom) and 2 on ground floor with common bathroom. As described the cottage is very much spacious with a nice and cozy feel, each room have separate fire place to keep you warm. The cottage is perfect for 6 people with each room equipped with queen size double bed. "Away from home, but still at home" is the feeling you get when the team of three led by a very humble caretaker Mr. Shivgiri provides you with amazing home like cooked food. That's not all their humble nature and great cooking skills (specially on pahadi style mutton) will make your stay even more memorizing. So from all my friends with whom I had this great experience of being at this cottage, I would like to thank "Mr Ramashish" for making our stay a great experience. Though it was my first booking through Airbnb, host like him gives you enough more reason to visit this place again and again. Mr. Ramashish like a perfect host, dropped in a mail with all the specific details about the place, rules and regulations of the cottage, places to visit nearby, how to arrive to the cottage with focus given even to the minutest details like at what time we should start our journey so that we can comfortable reach the place etc. and that is not all, during our stay too he kept in touch to keep a check on our comfort. Woow, truly touched with gesture received.

We stayed for a period of 6 days and got to see both the properties that Ramashish owns, the one in discussion here is a nice little cottage with a great view of the Trishul range, so a perfect place for just sitting back with a cup of tea and enjoying the sunset. The accommodation was clean and staff very courteous and helpful. The food is standard Indian fare, but nicely prepared and can be customized to your likings. Overall the location, the staff and their service made our stay memorable.

The place is secluded. Really good for private time with family or groups. Location is awesome but locating it isn't easy. We had one of the caretaker help us in finding the place. They also helped move the luggage. If you choose the 3-room option - its quite a walk and isn't best fit for older people. The caretaker is very helpful and will make you feel at home. The host has also provided for option to cook so its easy. If you want to have meat - please give heads up or get your own - it isn't available. There isn't much around at night so its a very good place for private time and relaxation.

This is one of the best places to stay in Kausani, the market is quite close and the food cooked by Ramesh was just out of the world. Both the caretakers Shivgiri and Ramesh give out of the way service. The view is to do die for and the location is the perfect balance between seclusion and convenience. The rooms are well furnished and is very comfortable and cosy. If you are planning a trip to Kausani this is absolutely the place to stay.

The host was not present at the location when I arrived. The staff, however, was very nice and guided me to the room. Views are identical to the ones shown in the pictures. Could not catch a glimpse of Himalayas since the weather was too cloudy but spell bounding views nevertheless. The resort is located 7-8 kms away from the main Kausani market. It is on the way to Bageshwar so you might have to pay a little extra to the taxi guy to get to this place. It's a small hillside motel (can not be called a resort) located on the main Bageshwar road. As shown in the pictures, it's nothing fancy and you get what you pay for. A clean room in a clean and a safe motel. Despite such magnificent views, the moment you look down from the balcony all you see is litter. It really breaks my heart to see such beautiful location destroyed by careless attitude of people. The property owner should make an effort to maintain cleanliness at least in the area surrounding the motel. The room was of average size and similar to the picture. Bathroom could use a bit of regular cleaning (cobwebs, dust etc). There was no lock on the bathroom door. The staff asked me to take another room but I stuck with this one since it was mountain facing. No heating facility in the room which is a MUST for a place where the temperature becomes freezing during winters. The staff did arrange coal pit in the room but it didn't help much. No television in the room either and no laptop working space. The food was not that bad and the staff went out of their way to serve hot and fresh food. Everything is prepared as you order so it takes a bit long for the food to be served but it's worth the wait. I wish they could have had more local food variety on their menu. Overall the stay was not that bad. It would have been excellent if only the heating issue in the room and the bathroom was sorted. Once again, the staff was excellent and tried to do their best to accommodate my requests efficiently so kudos to them. Improving on above-mentioned points would really go a long way in making this an excellent budget accommodation.

La propriété est très simple, ne vous attendez pas trop. Nous devons réserver cela avec hâte. Pas d'alimentation en eau chaude, mais l'hôte a fourni des seaux d'eau chaude au matin. Notre hôte était bon et bien communiqué. Bien situé pour voir le lever du soleil.

Le séjour était correct. Himangsu a été utile. La nourriture était bonne. Mais la chambre et les toilettes étaient SMALL. J'ai été surpris que nous devions demander de l'eau chaude bouillie le matin pour la baignade et d'autres choses. Thhere n'est pas une connexion à l'eau chaude. L'oreiller et les literies n'étaient pas aussi propres que prévu. Je sentais que la chambre était trop chère étant donné que vous auriez le meilleur changement dans beaucoup moins dans d'autres hôtels. Merci.

Himanshu est une très bonne personne. Personnellement, je ne me sentais jamais comme si j'étais dans un hôtel. C'était comme si j'étais chez ma cousine. Mummyji bhi bohot achi hai. Vous devez ajouter quelques commodités comme les geysers et le wifi. Vous aurez beaucoup de succès. Rester en contact.

Herrliche Hause, mit Bücher gefüllt, in den Bergen und es lohnt sich die 11 Stunden Fahrt von Delhi dorthin zu gelangen. Die Wärter waren wunderbar und ich kann das letzte Mal nicht erinnern, ich so einen erholsamen Urlaub hatte.

this is an aesthetically designed house in beautiful surroundings with a great view - just the place me and my friend were looking for to holiday in. ramashish has taken pains to make the place very comfortable and has a friendly staff to take care of the guests. had a lovely holiday. thanks ramashish.

Had a great stay experience and was wonderful. All of us had an amazing time staying and the help from care taker Shivgiri was just perfect. The house caretakers Ramesh and Pankaj went extra mile to take care of all our needs. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a very comfortable homely feel and an amazing hospitality. Thanks team Ramashish once again for this. Keep it up. If ever I come to Kausani, I would stay here for sure.

Ich hatte diesen Ort mit meiner Familie besucht - Mann und zwei Kinder, und ich muss sagen, es war eine meiner entspannten und erfrischenden Urlaub. Zum einen ist Kasauni als Ort schön und ruhig und in dort Ramashish Eigentum ist wirklich erstaunlich. Wie Sie das Hotel betreten gibt es Ihnen ein warmes, gemütliches Gefühl. Es ist eine schöne, offene, großzügige Anwesen mitten in den Bergen. In der Tat kann man eine klare Sicht auf den Himalaya von der Veranda des bunglow haben. Die Haushälter Shivgiri, Pankaj und Ramesh hat unseren Aufenthalt sehr komfortabel und kümmerten sich um all unsere Bedürfnisse. Der Platz war sehr sauber und das Essen war wirklich lecker. Das Essen war frisch zubereitet, so ist alles frisch. Kurz gesagt, ein erstaunlicher Ort für einen ruhigen Urlaub und würde auf jeden Fall gerne wieder gehen.

We had booked JK guest house in kausani in the month of may'17. On the way to madan's house, the hill view is so wonderful and we were lucky to get rain that day and it made our stay all the more awesome. Guest house is located at foothills and surrounding area is mesmerising. We totally enjoyed the location and view around. My advice to those who are interested to stay here is to have their own conveyance as it is quite far from main city and one has to totally depend on caretaker to provide food and other stuffs. The house was very basic with three rooms and enough sleeping space for 7-8 people. Rooms were okay but bathrooms were very dirty. Kitchen was also usable but not very hygienic. But for people who are looking for cheap stay, this place is perfect. The caretaker ashu was very nice, polite and helpful. With little extra charge he agreed to cook delicious food for us. If needed, he can take you around to show places. Mr. Madan is a very nice host. Though,we didn't get chance to meet him but he was very helpful and kept calling and giving directions till we reached guest house. Overall our experience was wonderful, specially cos of view and rains. I totally recommend this place for low budget travellers. Thank you Madan and Ashu.