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“Cozy little hill-station”
Kasauli Tourism
Kasauli is an ideal quiet holiday location away from the maddening crowd of the town. It is situated on the way from Shimla to Chandigarh. This is a small hilly town that is most visited by the peace lovers as a short getaway trip.
Kasauli is a small town in the lap of the Himalayas in the southeast part of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on a relatively lower edge of the Himalayan Mountains. The small beautiful town is surrounded by a dense woody forest of cedar and pine trees. The mystical sense surrounding this place comes from the lavish Victorian buildings made by the Britishers who used to live here many years back. These buildings are a reminder of the glorious past of this hill station. Many endangered faunas can also be found in the dense jungles of this region. The place is not about activities or particular attractions but it is all about the calmness, serenity, and peace that Kasauli provides to the visitors. Kasauli can be the best escape trip from one’s hectic life amidst nature which can soothe the soul.
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The British Cantonment
Kasauli is located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The calm mountains have witnessed several events of British rulers. In 1842, this hilly town was set up. It has an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level. Many Victorian architectures adorn this small town, which enhances its grace. One can get lost in the lap of nature with the calmness and serenity of the hills surrounding the small town. The dense forest of Kasauli is the home to many endangered and exotic varieties of herbs (Milk Thistle), pines (Chir Pine), and colourful birds which add a typical mystical spell in the environment.
Switch on the Explorer Mode
For adventure lovers, Kasauli has some interesting options. Apart from its rejuvenating natural walks amidst the panoramic natural views, Kasauli is a great place for trekking and camping. The local flavours of this place are needed to be explored. A variety of food items like poppy seed halwa, dumplings, and local bread Sidu are very delightful to the taste buds. Another popular refreshment of this area is the special Ginger Green Tea which a healing effect on the caffeine lovers.
History
Due to the political conditions in the 17th century, some Rajput families of Rewari moved to this small town named ‘Kasul’ from Haryana. The place was named after the water spring situated in the same area. When the Britishers discovered this place, filled with natural beauty and serenity, they bought it from the local Rana and transformed it into a garrison troop. Soon they realized that this place is too beautiful to be a garrison so they declared it as a hill station strictly for British officials. After India got its independence, the town came under the region of Himachal Pradesh. This is one of the places where the least alterations were made by human interference. So still today Kasauli is a popular hill station maintaining its pristine beauty and charm.
Restaurants and Local Food in Kasauli
Every visitor can enjoy the delights of some Himalayan cuisines during their stay in Kasauli. They must try Kadhi, Sidu (a type of locally made bread), Maadra, Poppy Seed Halwa, and more. One can also enjoy various refreshments that are served here like very popular Ginger Green Tea which has different spices and cinnamon. Locally made wine is another must-try beverage. One should not miss this while they are staying here. They can relish Plum wine, Peach wine, Sherry wine, Apple wine, and some more. A variety of lip-smacking, delicious street food items is also available here. The tourists can indulge in Aloo Tikki, Samosas, Kachori, Bread Pakoras, Chole Bhature, and many more. Apart from indulging in these local exotic food items, refreshments, and street foods, one can also enjoy fine dining at the various restaurants here which serve various platters of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.
Itinerary
Day 1: At first, one has to reach Kasauli by the morning. If possible, the visitors can go to the Sunset Point to enjoy the natural view of the sunset and then they can go to the Mall area.
Day 2: One can start their day by visiting the Monkey Point, which is the highest point of Kasauli. Then they can visit the Christ Church and other temples around the place. One can also visit Sabathu and Dharamput which has a 19th century Gurkha fort.
Day 3: A natural walk along the Gilbert Trail can be indulged by the visitors.
Day 4: On the next day one can go to Baptist Church, Kasauli brewery, the highest brewery in the world and Central Research Institute.