Kasauliकसौली
A quiet pine clad cantonment town close to Chandigarh.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSolan, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla and the lower hills
Shimla and the lower hills
Best time to visit15 March to 15 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1927 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyKasauli, Kasauli
EntryFree
About Kasauli
A small and quiet cantonment hill station, only 77 km from Chandigarh, with pine forests, old British buildings and good bakeries. The Monkey Point, an Air Force station at the highest point, is a popular walk, with a view across to Chandigarh. The Christ Church and the Gilbert trail are quiet places to walk.
What to see and do
- Monkey Point viewpoint
- Christ Church
- Gilbert Trail walk
- Heritage British bungalows
- Short drive from Chandigarh
Part of The Himalaya.
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