Kasauli or Kasuli is one of the small towns developed by the British, in 1842 as a Colonial hill station. A gorgeous hill station, Kasauli is renowned for its picture-perfect environs and graceful Victorian mansions. The name Kasauli came from Kausalya, a mountain stream which flows between Kasauli and Jabli.
Kasauli is a quiet and small-town set in the backdrop of the Dhauladhar Ranges with natural trails for long walks. It became a prominent part of the Gurkha expansion in the 19th century after the negotiations done by some local chieftains and the British. Kasauli is a cantonment town of the Indian Army today, the entry to Kasauli is limited.
The Dense woody forests, Kasuali are the abode of numerous endangered species of Himalayan fauna. The captivating alpine meadows and towering blizzard enclosed peaks provide an everlasting delight to the tourists. It is quite amazing that this undulating picnic spot still retains its colonial heritage and charm in its entirety. A relaxed walk through this imposing greenery is a marvelous experience making Kasauli, a popular picnic spot.
STATE : HIMANCHAL PRADESH
LOCATION: Kasauli is a colonial hill station located at an altitude of 1,927 m in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.
LANGUAGE :Himanchali, Hindi and English.
WHEN TO VISIT :October to May is the best time to visit Kasauli when the weather is pleasant.
CLOTHING :Light cotton in summer and heavy woolen in winter.
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Kasauli is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Kasauli to other nearby cities.
Kalka is the closest rail head, which is about 26 km away from Kasauli. Taxis and buses are available outside the railway station for transit to Kasauli.
Chandigarh is the nearest airport, which is 58 km away from Kasauli. The airport is well connected to major cities of the country. Taxis are available from the airport to reach Kasauli.
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