[1] Kair and Shisham forests are found on the banks of the river.

[3] The Kosi originates from the Dharapani Dhar near Kausani, and flows towards the south.

Flowing through the towns of Someshwar and Almora, it reaches Khwarab, where it is joined by the Suyal river.

[4] From Khwarab, it begins to flow west, passing through Khairna, Garampani and Betalghat.

After traveling 70 mi (110 km) from Ramnagar, it enters the state of Uttar Pradesh at Sultanpur.