Kasauli is a small hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. famed for its natural beauty it is home to gabled colonial-era houses, orchards, and green-roofed Christ Church, dating from the mid-19th century and Sunset Point. At the southern edge of town, Monkey Point overlooks forests of horse chestnut and Himalayan oak. A small temple also sits atop the hill. Nearby, the Gilbert Nature Trail winds through lush green countryside making it an ideal spot for birdatching.
Kasauli is about 74 km away from Shimla and is well known for Kasauli Brewery, believed to be the oldest functioning distillery for scotch whisky in Asia. Like other picturesque towns of the state, I is also an ideal place for trekking, shopping, and paragliding. Kasauli is about 27 km from Parwanoo renowned for its apple orchards. Known for its pleasant climate all through the year best time to visit Kasauli is Monsoon season. Even Summer of March to June has cool nights and warm days with a maximum temperature of 28°Celcius and a minimum #temperature of 14°C.
Nestled in the Shivalik hills with a mix of pine and oak trees as well as a large number of neat gardens and orchards, Kasauli offers an ideal escape from the sweltering heat of north India. This small hill station seems to live in a time warp that belongs to the 19th century. The narrow roads of Kasauli slither up and down the hillside and offer some magnificent vistas. Directly below is the spread of vast plains of Punjab and Haryana which as darkness falls, unroll a gorgeous carpet of twinkling lights. The scenic beauty of Kasauli makes it a must-visit place. Located at an altitude of 1927 meters, Kasauli draws tourists all around the year.
There are numerous places worth visiting, in the town including Baptist Church built in 1923 by the British, Dagshai and Dagshai Jail Museum, the only museum of its kind in India, apart from Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sabathu, Kuthar palace, Narkanda Peak, and Hatu Peak. The ancient temple of Hatu Mata is well known as a skiing point. Renukaji temple is named after the mother of Parshuram. Other attractions of this place include a ropeway, a wildlife safari. Located on the way just 65 km from Chandigarh to Shimla, Kasauli is a hilly cantonment town that makes for an ideal peaceful holiday location, perfect for a weekend getaway.
Easily accessible by road from Chandigarh and Delhi, Kasauli is about beautiful villas to stay in and the serene environment. Tourism in Kasauli is centered around the Mall road ideal for a walk and is home to a number of cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and the famous Kasauli Club. Nature lovers can go on a trek on the Gilbert trail or take a ride on the toy train. One of the top tourist attractions of Kasauli is the colonial era Christ Church. Built by the British in 1853. This historic monument is famous for its stained glass windows, marvelous neo-gothic architecture, and serene environment.
Home to the legendary Gurkha Fort, Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanakji is an important religious center worth visiting. Kasauli was established in 1800 AD by a Gurkha chief in their war against the British Army, the Gurkha Fort today serves as a symbol of the courage and valor of the Gurkhas. There are numerous hotels in the town that provides luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation. The restaurants serve everything from local Himachali food to Chinese, Tibetan, Mughlai, and more. Shopping is best done at the Tibetan market.
