Kasauli
Kasauli is a quaint little town that seems to
exist in a time wrap of an era that reminds one of the 19th century.
77-km from Shimla and 35-km from Kalka, at 1,927m,
Kasauli is a quaint little town that seems to exist in a time
wrap of an era that reminds one of the 19th century. Its colonial
ambience is reinforced by cobbled paths, quaint shops, gabled
houses with charming facades and scores of neat little gardens
and orchards. Mixed forests of chir-pine, Himalayan oak and huge
horse chestnuts surround Kasauli. Its narrow road slither up and
down the hillsides and offer some magnificent vistas.
Kasauli is one of the small towns developed by
the British during the 'hey day' of the empire, and reached by
a branch road from the Kalka-Shimla road. The quite beautiful
hill-station of Kasauli has a Pastur Institute that produces the
anti-rabies vaccine against mad dog-bite and, at the same time,
treats victims who have fallen prey to the dead disease, Hydrophobia.
The institute in Kasauli set up in 1900, is the oldest in India,
taking care of pet, police and army dogs as well as their masters.
Side by side another institute produces other vaccines, this is
the Central Research Institute affording immunity from Typhoid,
small-pox, cholera and snake-bite. The Shimla Hills stand on water
- parting between the Sutlej and the Giri, a tributary of the
Yamuna.
South of Shimla is the Panchmunda ridge, which
is crossed by a railway through a tunnel, the longest in the Kalka-Shimla
run at Barog, where a series of fissure to springs occur at its
flank. The first ridge above Kalka rises abruptly to pine-clad
Kasauli at a height of 1,927m and is joined by a 12-km bridle
path. The distance by road, however, from Kalka is 36.5-km.
Excursion
Monkey Point
The highest point in Kasauli called Monkey point is just 4-km
from the Kasauli bus stand. The Monkey Point commands an excellent
view of the distant plains of Chandigarh region and the river
Satluj, tracing a silvery trail through the scene. A small temple
is also situated on the top of the hill, which is dedicated to
Lord Hanuman. According to a legend, at the end of Ramayana when
Lord Hanuman was returning from the Himalayas after obtaining
Sanjivany Booty or the Magical Herb, his foot touched the hill
and thus the top of hill is in a foot shape. On a clear and starry
night the gorgeous view of Chandigarh can be seen from the Monkey
Point.
Sanawar
Just 6-km from Kasauli, Sanawar houses one of the best schools
in the country. The Lawrence school is almost one hundred-years-old
and a major 
attraction of the town.
The Christ Church
Still unspoiled and very much as the British left it fifty years
ago, Kasauli has a fine old church. The Christ Church, is a typically
Anglican structure of the period and its foundation stone laid
in 1844.
Dagshai (19Km)
Another little cantonment at an altitude of 1,925m just 19-km
from Kasauli, it is accessible by a link road, which diverts from
Dhrampur. Dagshai is perched on a small hill and comprisse of
a military public school and numerous military barracks.
Dharampur, Shimla (15Km)
Just 15-km from Kasauli on the National Highway No.22, Dharampur
is situated. Amidst the healthy air of the fragrant pines, Dharampur
has one of the best hospitals in India for the cure of tuberculosis.
It is also connected by Kalka-Shimla railway line.
Travel Tips
In winter, temperature can lower just above freezing point when
heavy woollens are required. During summer, the climate is mild
and light woolens or cottons are recommended.
Getting There
By Air
From Kasauli the nearest airport is Chandigarh. Shimla is nearest
airport for Solan.
By Rail
Nearest railhead is Kalka in Haryana, which is 40-km from Kasauli
and 44-km from Solan. Solan is also connected with narrow gauge
railway line from Kalka.
By Road
Solan and Kasauli are well connected by road buses, coaches and
taxis are also easily available from Chandigarh and Delhi.
Best time to visit
April To September
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