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Point- over the Sutlej River- is stupendous. Other than that, Kasauli's two churches- the
somewhat unassuming Baptist Church (dating back to 1922) and the imposing
neo-gothic Christ Church, with its stained glass windows- merit a visit. You can also pay a visit to the Krishna Bhavan Mandir,
a temple built in 1926 and as European in appearance as Kasauli's churches.
Also worth the experience are the walks around Kasauli-
especially along the Lower Mall and the Upper Mall, and
visits to nearby places such as Sabathu, a quiet cantonment town with an
old Gurkha fort; and Dharampur, a picturesque hamlet that is home to a
famous tuberculosis hospital.
Getting to Kasauli
The airport closest to Kasauli is at Chandigarh, 61 km away, and connected to Kasauli by
bus and taxi. Buses and taxis also come into Kasauli from the nearest railhead, which is
Kalka (40 km from Kasauli). Besides this, a good road links Kasauli to a number of towns
in northern India, including Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi, with frequent buses from across
Himachal Pradesh arriving at Kasauli's bus stand.
Best time to visit Kasauli
Kasauli's at its best between April and November, when the weather's pleasant and not too
cold. Deep winter (January-February) has temperatures hovering between 10 and 20°C, while
peak summer- May and June- sees the mercury hit as high as 32°C.
Accommodation in Kasauli
Kasauli's not as commercial as Shimla, so options for accommodation are relatively fewer
in number. Kasauli has an upmarket hotel and a couple of resorts where tariffs range
between Rs 2,500 and Rs 5,000 per night. There are also a number of mid-rung and budget
properties, with tariffs ranging from Rs 150 to Rs 750 per night. Most resorts and hotels
in Kasauli offer highly discounted off-season rates. |
