Destination Guide

Kasauli

1-2 Days

12 Attractions

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About Kasauli

Located on the road from Chandigarh to Shimla in Solan district, Kasauli is a hilly cantonment town that makes for an ideal peaceful holiday, especially for a weekend getaway. Just 65 km from Chandigarh and easily accessible from Delhi, Kasauli is not about particular attractions but the beautiful villas and serene environment. This cantonment town is dotted with lavish Victorian buildings built by the British. The quaint village has nature trails and beautiful viewpoints including Christ ChurchChrist Church, Central Research Institute, Monkey Temple (Manki Point), and Sunset Point. It is also a pilgrimage place — Lord Hanuman is believed to have rested here during his search for medicines for Lord Lakshman. The birthplace of author Ruskin Bond, Kasauli is visited by writers looking for inspiration. Located on the lower edges of the Himalayas in southwestern Himachal, it is famous for hiking trails nestled amidst beautiful woody forests of Chir Pine, Milk Thistle herbs, and cedar trees. The peaceful pace and fresh mountain air make it a restorative escape from city life.

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4.3

·2 km from city center

Monkey point

Kasauli's Monkey point is the highest point of the town and is one of the most famous attractions of the place. Located at a mere distance of 4 kilometres from the bus stand, this destination has a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman that remains crowded with monkeys. Being the highest point of the town, the Monkey point offers a bird's eye view

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3.5

·0 km from city center

Mall Road

Items like handcrafted shawls, jewellery, and other products can be found here. Tibetian carpets, shoes and sweaters are also famous items here. This is a much-loved exception to the otherwise quiet Kasauli. For a small town that it is, mall road provides flattering options for shopping and eating out.

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·3 out of 12 places to visit in Kasauli

Gilbert Trail

Gilbert Trail is an easy hike of 1.5 kilometres. Starting from Kasauli Club, the trail ends at the Air Force Station, close to Sunset Point. The path is wide in the strat and gets narrow after a while. Gilbert Tail is known for its views and different species of birds.

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3.2

·1 km from city center

Sunset Point and Lover's Lane

Sunset Point in Kasauli is a popular yet very quiet spot to enjoy the sunset, pine-laid landscapes, valleys and sceneries. Nearby to the Sunset point, is a trail or a path known as the Lover's Lane which is an only more quiet walk through the valleys and some of Kasauli's most calm and breath-taking sceneries. However, it is preferable to leave the

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3.2

·1 km from city center

Christ (Anglican) Church

Located in the centre of the city with a vibrant Mall road around it, this church is a popular tourist spot. It was constructed in the year 1853 and was built with the grandeur of the Gothic style of architecture.

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·6 out of 12 places to visit in Kasauli

Toy Train Ride

Kalka to Shimla toy train runs on a narrow-gauge track and is known for its dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages. A part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, the train takes on a ride amongst vast green hills and deodar and pine forests. One can take a trip from Dharampur (10 kms from Kasauli) and take a train to Barog and return. Bar

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4.2

·7 km from city center

Timber Trail

Wrapped in the quiet charms of Himachal Pradesh, Timber Trail in the city of Kasauli is a quiet little hill station. The destination is an emerald beauty with its many pine and coniferous trees. Perhaps the most sought-after destination around Kasauli's Parwanoo, Timber Trail is a favourite among the backpacker community and students alike.

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3.2

·0 km from city center

Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanakji

This Gurudwara is an important religious center as well as a favorite tourist spot. Other than daily prayers and programmes, a special programme is held on the Sundays. The Gurudwara also offers accommodation facilities

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·9 out of 12 places to visit in Kasauli

Kasauli Brewery

One of the oldest breweries in the country, the Solan brewery, also known as Kasauli Brewery and Distillery was started back in the 1820s by Edward Dyer. He brought the equipment from Scotland and England because of the availability of spring water and Scotland kind of temperature.

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3.2

·7 km from city center

Baptist Church

Built in the year 1923 by the Britishers, the architecture of this Church is influenced by a blend of Indian and Victorian styles. However the church was damaged by a fire in 2008 and all internal furnishings were destroyed.

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3.1

·2 km from city center

Sri Baba Balak Nath Temple

This temple is dedicated to Baba Balak Nath, an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. It is located 3 km away from Kasauli and can be easily reached by bus or taxi. The belief surrounding this temple is that if childless couples come and pray here they will be blessed with children.

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Gurka Fort

This place is for people who are fascinated by past and history. Gurka Fort situated on a small hill Subathu is 16 km away from Parwanoo. Believed to be founded by the Gurkha Army Chief Amar Singh Thapa to fight against British, the fort today exhibits strength even through its ruins.

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