Kasauli Himachal Pradesh

Breathtaking mountain beauty, peaceful environment, refreshing gardens and orchards and salubrious climate, all this describes the enchanting Kasauli. It is a popular hill station of Himachal Pradesh. It also captures the hearts of tourists with the majestic views of the snow-carpeted mountain peaks. Enjoy pristine natural beauty on Kasauli tour and go back home completely refreshed. It is located only 77 km from Shimla, another popular hill station of Himachal Pradesh. Its dense forests house beautiful and colorful birds.Located at an altitude of 6,400 ft above sea level, Kasauli beckons you for rejuvenating holidays.

History

The legend goes that Kasauli came into existence when Lord Hanuman jumped on the Sanjeevani hill while trying to get the Sanjeevani herb for Lakshman (Lord Rama's brother).

The famous attractions of Kasauli are:

Monkey Point

Travel to this highest point in Kasauli and your eyes will be greeted with the overwhelming views of the whole town. This point also has a small temple of Lord Hanuman. As the hill also houses an air force radar station and base so no cameras or bags are allowed here for security reasons.

Barog

At one point of time Barog was only a stopover but in the recent years it has gained popularity as a tourist attraction of Kasauli. From here you can enjoy the arresting views of the Choor Chandni, which is popularly known as the “mountain of the silver bangle”.

Upper and Lower Malls

The junction of Upper and Lower Malls is dotted with many shops selling wonderful handicrafts.

Other known places to visit in Kasauli are Shri Sai Baba Mandir, Shri Baba Balak Nath Temple, Baptist Church and Christ Church and Sabathu.

Accommodation in Kasauli

From four-star to budget hotels, all kinds of accommodation options are available in Kasauli.

How to Reach Kasauli

By Air :Chandigarh (64 km) and Shimla (77 km) are the nearest airports.

By Rail : Kalka (40 km) is the nearest railway station.

By Road : Kasauli is well connected by road. There are regular bus, coach and taxi services. The State transport buses ply on a regular basis from Chandigarh and Delhi.

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