Bageshwar district is flooded with tourist places in and around it. The most visited tourist destinations are Kasauni, Baijnath and Kanda to name a few. These places are major crowd pullers and tourists from all over the country take a delight in exploring these places.
Kausani is nature`s own reserve of solitudes and greenery. Even the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi has contemplated on the beauty of this region. Several snow capped peaks stand in a stately row, over three hundred kilometers in length, shining against the azure sky making the horizon as seen from Kausani and enviable spectacle. The glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sun rays turn them into crimson and gold. Hindi poet laureate Sumitranandan Pant was born at Kausani. Some of his early poems composed here have described nature in its myriad manifestations. There is small museum to earmark that sacred spot. Kausani is ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Indeed, Kausani is a veritable heaven of beauty to which an excursion must be made on visiting Kumaon. The wide expanse of the famous Katyur Valley lies in front of it as one wake up to experience the Kausani sunrise.
Lying in the Katyuri valley, nineteen kilometers away from Kausani and twenty kilometers away from Bageshwar, is the small but ancient town of Baijnath. It was once upon a time the capital of the Katyuri dynasty of kings and the place was then called Kartikyapura. In Kumaon socio cultural region, Baijnath is one among remote antiquity and of historical importance. The remnants of those glorious days lie at the bank of the Gomti River in the form of a group of temples. The temple is famous for its ancient and magnificent stone idol of the Hindu goddess Parvati.
This picturesque place of Kanda is a treat for nature lovers and is situated at a distance of twenty five kilometers from Bageshwar. The beautiful hill station, and home of peace, Kanda is situated at 1500-1900m above sea level. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and terraced fields it captivates the senses and imaginations of the locals and visitors alike. Both the local people and the visitors appreciate the beauty here and benefit from the pure air and healthy environment that mountain scenery presents. The hills of Kanda are very attractive to foreign visitors, and are often likened to the Swiss Alps. Visitors can learn about local food preparation techniques, which is done using specific spices and locally grown organic vegetables. Experiencing this local cuisine can be one of the highlights of life at Kanda.
According to legends, Pandusthal was the battle ground where Kauravas and Pandavas had fought. There exists a natural ground half a kilometer in breadth. The Himalaya Mountain is so near that one can get an excellent view of the ranges. To reach Pandusthal, a bus service is available from Garur to Jakheda. From Jakheda it is twenty kilometers trek through the mountains. Vijaypur is situated at a distance of thirty kilometers from Bageshwar town. One can have a panoramic view of the snow capped Himalayan range from here. Because of its high altitude the view is breath taking.
Thus when it comes to tourism, Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand has a lot of places to offer.
