The scenic beauty and serenity of Kasauli along with its warm and friendly people make it a charming hill station. Kasauli retains an old-world-charm reminding one of the by-gone British era. This quiet little place with its gabled houses, cobbled pathways, quaint shops and manicured gardens provides magnificent views in a very subtle way to its visitors.
SOME SUGGESTED SIGHTSEEING PLACES
• Monkey Point :
Monkey Point is the highest point of Kasauli. There is a small temple atop the hill dedicated to Lord Hanuman that offers picturesque views of the plains of Chandigarh and silver lining of River Sutlej flowing through them. An interesting legend states that when Lord Hanuman was returning with 'Sanjeevani Booti' to cure a severely wounded Lakshman, the brother of Lord Rama, his foot touched this peak. Thus, the shape of the hill top is shaped like foot of the Monkey-God.
• Lower and Upper Mall :
Tourists never miss the two main roads of Kasauli known as Lower and Upper mall. The two roads of Kasauli are lined with beautiful pine, chestnut, oak and juniper trees. While the Lower Mall is known for its eating joints, the Upper Mall does not allow any sort of vehicles in the vicinity. This has enabled to keep it clean and beautiful, thus making a long walk extremely peaceful.
• Sanawar :
Located six kilometers from the town of Kasauli, at an altitude of 1750 meters, Sanawar is another hill destination that is quite popular among travelers. The famous Lawrence School, which boasts many Bollywood actors amongst its alumni, is located here only. Sir Henry Lawrence founded this one and half-century-old institute, which attracts students from all across the country. Spread over 139 acres of land. The chapel inside the campus, built as per European architecture, is another attraction in Sanawar.
• Dagshai
Located nineteen kilometers from Kasauli, Dagshai forms a major tourist attraction. The place has been popular since the time of the British colonists, for its natural beauty and calm surroundings. Dagshai ,full of Oak and chestnut trees, is a place worth seeing for natural beauty.
• Dharampur :
Dharampur is another excursion from Kasauli that attracts tourists for its quiet and calm location. Situated amidst the healthy air of the fragrant pines, it also houses a hospital for patients of tuberculosis. For those who are trying to get away from the maddening crowd of the cities, Dharampur is the place to be.
HOW TO REACH :
By Rail :
Kalka is the nearest railhead from Kasauli, sitauted at the distance of 40 kilometers. It is well connected with the rest of India by excellent network of trains. Once at Kalka, travelers can easily get buses and taxis for Kasauli. Solan, another railhead near to Kasauli, is connected with Kalka through a narrow gauge railway line.
By Road :
Kasauli is well connected by road with the main cities in and around Himachal Pradesh, like Shimla, Solan, Delhi and Chandigarh. Regular buses from these cities to Kasauli are easily available for the travelers. Buses in deluxe and non-deluxe class are available, by State transport department as well as private bus operators.
