District: Solan, H.P.; STD Code: 017932

Route: Chandigarh - Kalka - Dharampur -(turn left) - Kasauli. Chandigarh - Kasauli distance 65 KM

Location : 65 KM along the NH 22 towards Shimla from Chandigarh. Dharampur is the nearest rail station on Kalka-Shimla rail route. Bus connects Kasauli at 11 KM from Dharampur (Altitude 1930 M). It is 73 KM from Shimla via Dharampur..

General description : Kasauli is an excellent place for spending leisure time. It is a calm and quite hill town with all amenities. The place is fully covered with pine trees and paradise for the bird watchers. The Himalayas is visible on its north and Chandigarh to the south. The Pasteur Institute where antidotes for cholera, typhoid, pox, animal bites are manufactured, is situated here. There is also a hospital for treatment of Hydro-phobia, a public school founded by Sir Henry Lawrence in 1848 and an important view point of Monkey Point (about 7000 ft).

Safety : Safe. Roads : Motorable mountain road. Road traffic: Careful and slow driving in hill roads suggested. Medical support: Hospital; Fuel Pumps: No; Car repairing: No, nearest Dharampur; Market & Shopping Centre: No; Tourist Information Centre: No;Railway & Air Ticket: No; Hotels & Restaurants: A few; Sports & Game Centers: Bird watching. Cellular service: BSNL & Airtel; Car rental: Yes at taxi stand.

Transport : Due to its location on the NH 22, the buses are available at every 15 minutes. It takes 2 hours from Shimla by express bus/car.

Special mention: It is place for rest and recuperation.

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Last Updated on Monday, 01 March 2010 18:14