Located
1927 m above sea level is the tiny hill - station of Kasauli, enveloped in
an air of old-world charm. The British developed Kasauli as a
cantonment-sanatorium over 20 years after they had based themselves in
Shimla. Lying 15 km from Dharampur, 37 km from Kalka and and 65 km from
Chandigarh. it's main attraction are it's overall cleanliness and it's
accessibility. The narrow winding roads which their way up and down the hill
side offer some magnificent sights.At 3647 m, the Choordhar or Choor Chandni peak, looms over the sylvan surroundings, and just across the ranges, is Simla. The Upper and Lower Malls are the two main roads that run along the length of Kasauli, a thick cover of pine, oak, horse chestnut trees embracing the entire area. Traffic is restricted on these roads, which is the reason why, Kasauli is one of the quietest hill stations in India. The resort's colonial aura is underlined by gabled houses with picturesque facades, cobbled alleys and rows of neat orchards and elegant gardens.
Places of Interest
44 km from the bus stand is Monkey Point, which offers some fantastic views of the surroundings. At Subathu (28 km), some fascinating ruins of an old Gurkha fort are to be found.
Getting There
Air : The nearest airports are at Chandigarh ( 65 km ), and Simla ( 73 km ).
Rail : The nearest railhead is at Kalka ( 37 km ).
Road : Taxis and buses are available for Kasauli from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and Simla.
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