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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
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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.
Dharampur: 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.
Sabathu: A little cantonment town has
a Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th
century, situated at an altitude of 1,437m. This
cantonment town quartered the British soldiers at the
time of British Empire. A diversion road from
Dharampur 15-km away leads to the Sabathu town.
Dagshai: 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. |
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Air:
From Kasauli the nearest airport is Chandigarh. Shimla
is nearest airport for Solan.
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.
Road: Solan and Kasauli are well
connected by road buses, coaches and taxis are also
easily available from Chandigarh and Delhi.
About Kasol
This is a small pleasant village, which is a popular
place with foreign travelers. It is a nice place to
hang out and relax. There are several basic
guesthouses here and many people stay in houses for a
few months. People usually go to the Rainbow Guest
House the first night and then find some where else to
stay. There are rooms in people’s homes. Yerpa's
Guest House has clean rooms with bath for Rs 125 and
with hot water for Rs 300. It is popular. |
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