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Uttar Pradesh - Almora | Bhimtal | Binsar | Kausani | Mukteshwar | Nainital | Naukuchiatal | Ranikhet | Himachal Pradesh - Chamba | Dalhousie | Kasauli | Kullu | Manali | Shimla. |
Hill Stations - Himachal Pradesh - Kasauli
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Location - Between Chandigarh and Shimla, 12 kms from Shimla-Kalka road at a height of 1927 m Distance - 300 kms from Delhi Weather - Summer: 33C-15C Winter: 8C-0C GETTING THERE: By Air: Jagson Airlines flies daily to Shimla. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have flights to Chandigarh (65 kms). By Road: Regular local buses and taxis connect Shimla and Chandigarh to Kasauli. It is located on the road from Chandigarh. It is 12 kms from the turn off Dharampur. By Rail: Himalayan Queen from Delhi to Kalka departs from Delhi at 6.00am and arrives in Kalka at 11.40am. Onward to Kasauli by road.
PLACES TO SEE: Monkey Point: The 4 kms walk to Monkey Point has great views sans monkeys. It is quite a steep climb to the top but the view of the valley below is spectacular. On a clear day one can even see Chandigarh. The area is owned by the India Air Force, so one has to obtain permission from the local Air station. Sanawar (6 kms): Another picturesque hill-town straddling the adjacent hill. The famous Lawrence School, a colonial college is located here. Dagshai: 19 kms from Kasauli this is another military cantonement and boasts of a famous public school. |
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