Kasauli

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A beautiful and scenic hill station, very famous for its flora and fauna, flowers and trekking, Kasauli is also know for woolen cloths, handicrafts and local artifacts.


Video: Driving to Kasauli

Background:
There are many stories with regards to founding of the Kasauli hill-station. Some believe it was founded by some Rajputs who had fled from Rewari (Haryana) way back in the 17th century and settled down by the flowing spring of fresh water. Over the years, that village became Kasauli. While others believe it has derived its name from Kushmawali or Kusmali, meaning the flower maiden, since there is abundance of flowers in Kasauli in autumn.
Sir Henry Lawrence was the first Britisher to settle in Kasauli. His cottage called "Sunny Side" built in 1848, still exists. He had even built the Lawrence School.
Kasauli is very famous for its natural beauty, its flowers, forest and animals. People enjoy long walks here and it is one of the favorite hill stations of people from Northern Region.


Video: Beautiful mountains around Kasauli

What to see:
Monkey Point
Location: 4 km from bus stand
It is the highest point in Kasauli and is named after the Rishi Man-ki who used to worship the idol of Lord Hanuman here. There is now a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and the place is occupied by IAF (Indian Air Force). 


Video: Riding through snow

Sites Nearby
Lawrence School
Location: 6 km from Kasauli at Sanawar
Counted amongst the best schools in India, it was built by Sir Henry Lawrence almost a hundred years old.

Dharampur
Location: 15 km from Kasauli, on NH 22 and Kalka-Shimla railway line.
It has one of the best hospitals for the cure of tuberculosis.

Baba Balak Nath Temple
Location: 3 km from Kasauli
The miracle temple is known to fulfill the desire of childless couples.

Shri Sai Baba Mandir
Location: 1/2 km from Garkhal
The temple was built in 1989 by the Sai Baba Trust.


Video: Drive from Kasauli to Dharampur

Reaching there:
Air: Chandigarh (64 km) and Shimla (77 km) are the nearest Airport to Kasauli. Kausali is well conencted with both these places by road.

Rail: Kalka (40 km), is the nearest railyway station to Kasauli. Shimla and Chandigarh are the other railway stations near Kasauli.

Road: NH 22 (Ambala - Kalka - Shimala - Narkanda - Rampur - Indo China Border Near Shipkila) is the National Highway nearest to Kasauli.
Taxis and Buses are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and Kalka.


Video: Foggy day at Kasauli



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