Kasauli is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, India. The cantonment was established in 1842 by the British colonial rulers as a hill station. Located 77 km from Shimla and 70 km from Chandigarh, it still retains the old world charms and is a throwback to the past. Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: हिमाचल प्रदेश), formally the Punjab Hill States, is a mostly mountainous state in northwest India. ... A cantonment is a temporary or semi-permanent military quarters, typically in South India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ... Kalimpong town as viewed from a distant hill. ... Shimla (Hindi: शिमला, Urdu: شملہ), the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India, is nestled in the middle Himalyas in northern India. ... Location of Chandigarh Chandigarh (Punjabi: , Hindi: ), also called The City Beautiful, is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. ...

Kasauli largely remains untouched by civilization. During off-season (November-February) it is still possible to walk kilometers without running into other people (unlike its neighbouring cities).

Christ Church

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Legend has it that Kasauli came into being when Lord Hanuman, on his way to getting the Sanjeevani herb, stepped here for jumping on to the Sanjeevani hill. At Kasauli there is a Hanuman Mandir atop the 300 m high hillock, called Monkey Point(locals call it Maanki Point), where Hanuman is supposed to have rested his feet. This temple lies within the confines of an air force base and is subject to security restrictions (no cameras or bags allowed). This article is about a Divine Entity in Hinduism. ... Sanjivani or Sanjeevani is a (mythical) magical herb which has the power to cure any malady. ... The Gopuram of temples, in south India, are adorned with colourful icons depicting a particular story surrounding the temples deity. ...

Prominent among the town's architecture is Christ Church (located near the bus station) and Lawrence School, Sanawar (6 km). Insert non-formatted text hereInsert non-formatted text here To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The most happening place in Kasauli is the junction of Upper and Lower Malls both of which are arrays of shops selling daily comodities and souvenirs for Tourist. Lower Mall array boasts local restaurants selling local junk food.

Being a cantonment town, entry to Kasauli is restricted. Foreign citizens must carry their passports. The best time to visit Kasauli is between April and June, and September and November

How to get there

Kasauli is easy to reach by road from New Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and other major cities in Northern India. The easiest way is to take the bus to Shimla and get off at Dharampur. One can also take the Kalka-Shimla toy train to Dharampur. Frequent buses connect Dharampur to Kasauli bus station. The fare is just Rs. 10. If you plan to go from Delhi, one good way is to book a cab from delhi. Take the Chandigarh route. It's just 350 km from Delhi and shouldn't take more than 6-7 hrs by road. The Humayuns Tomb, situated in New Delhi, has an architectural design similar to the Taj Mahal. ... Location of Chandigarh Chandigarh (Punjabi: , Hindi: ), also called The City Beautiful, is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. ... Shimla (Hindi: शिमला, Urdu: شملہ), the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India, is nestled in the middle Himalyas in northern India. ... Dharampur, a state of India (acceded June 10, 1948), is located in scenic Himachel Pradesh, on the banks of the Swaragavahini River. ... Dharampur, a state of India (acceded June 10, 1948), is located in scenic Himachel Pradesh, on the banks of the Swaragavahini River. ...

Where to stay

Suggested hotels to stay in Kasauli include Ros Commons, Kasauli resorts, Allesia, Maurice, and R. Maidens. Ros Commons is a Himachal Tourism hotel with a very nice restaurant. The rent for a double room is ~ Rs. 2000. Kasauli resorts is situated a kilometer before the main city and is quite expensive (~ Rs. 3000 for a double room). Hotels Allesia and Maurice are located on the lower mall road and are similarly priced at Rs. 2000 per double room per night. The Constellation Café at Hotel Allesia is highly overpriced for its average cuisine. Hotel R. Maidens is the place to stay for people travelling on a budget. Rooms are available for as low as Rs. 850. All hotels except Kasauli resorts are located a short walk away from the Kasauli bus station. PWD also maintains a rest house in the area with affordable room rates.

All hotels offer discounts (20%) during off-season months.

External links

• India Tribune - Architecture of Kasauli churches
• Kasauli: Retirement Home - A beautiful account of Kasauli through the ages