Kasauli

Kasauli – Cradled in the shadow of thick pine trees, Kasauli succeeds to attract tourists all year around. This quaint hill station makes a perfect stoppage en route to other bustling destinations of North India. The zigzagged roads, majestic mansions and cottages recount the stories of the bygone era of the British Raj. The highest point to Kasauli is known as Monkey's Point which has been taken over by the Indian Airforce. The place affords the breathtaking views of the deep valley filled with rhododendrons, pine and oak trees and the planes crisscrossed with the gurgling river Satluj. Built in 1884, the old Christ Chruch of kasauli is worth visiting.

Places of Interest

Sabathu
Sabathu, A small cantonment town has a massive Gurkha fort built around the 19th century. The fort is situated at an altitude of 1437 meters.
Monkey Point
About 4 kilometers from the Kasauli bus stand is the Monkey Point. The spot offers the spectacular views of the Chandigarh region criss crossed by the silvery Satluj River. A small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman also stands at the top of the hill.

Christ Church
Located near the Kasauli Bus Stand, this 159 years old church was built by the British families who discovered the serene town, Kasauli. The Christ Church is built in a shape of a cross and is surrounded with lush groves of chestnut and Fir trees. Kasauli is dotted with many Tibetan stalls selling beautiful hand knitted sweaters, shawls and mufflers

Accommodation
From cheap lodges to the larger hotels equipped with all modern amenities, Kasauli has a wide range of accommodation option catering to all budget travelers.

Best Time to Visit Kasauli
April to June and September to November

How to Reach Kasauli

By Air
Chandigarh (65 kms) and Shimla (73) are the nearest airports from Kasauli. There are several airlines like Jet Airways, Air Deccan and Indian Airlines fly regularly to Chandigarh and Shimla from Delhi.

By Rail
The nearest railhead is at Kalka, 37 kms from Kasauli.

By Road
Buses and taxes for Kasauli are easily available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and Shimla.