This small hill-station seems to live in a time warp that belongs to the l9th century. The narrow roads of Kasauli ( 1927 m) slither up and down the hillside and offer some magnificent vistas. Directly below is the spread of the vast plains of Punjab and Haryana which as darkness falls, unroll a gorgeous carpet of twinkling lights. At 3647 m, the peak of Choor Chandni (also called the Choordhar) powerfully dominates the lower hills and across the undulating ranges, Shimla is visible. The Upper and Lower Malls run through Kasauli's length. A mixed forest of pine, oak and huge horse-chestnut encircles the town. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by a stretch of cobbled road, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of neat little gardens and orchards.

Places to Visit

Manki Point
4 km from the bus stand is a vantage position for the views. Kasauli has an old church. At Subathu (28 km) there are the remains of an old Gurkha fort.

Barog
On the Kalka-Shimla highway, Barog ( 1680 m) has grown from a mere stopover to a full-fledged destination. Surrounded by pine and oak forests, Barog has a commanding setting. The Choor Chandni - which poetically translates as the "mountain of the silver bangle" is clearly visible from Barog - and when moonlight washes down its snow covered slopes, it seems as though thousands of icy, silver bangles are sliding down in the night.

Access

By Air
The closest airports are at Chandigarh (65 km) and Shimla (73 km).

By Rail
The closest broad gauge railhead is at Kalka , 37 km away.

By Road
Kasauli is connected by road . Taxis and buses for Kasauli are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and Shimla.

Climate Conditions

In winter, the temperature gets quite low and heavy woollens are required. In summer, the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended .

Best time to visit

April - June, September - November

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