kasauli Himachal Pradesh India
Situated on the road from Chandigarh to Shimla, Kasauli is a hilly cantonment town which makes for a perfect peaceful vacation spot, especially for a weekend getaway.Primarily known for its accessibility from Chandigarh and Delhi (located just 65 km away from Chandigarh), Kasauli is not about special attractions or activities but about beautiful villas and serene surroundings.Kasauli is a cantonment town dotted with grand Victorian buildings built by the British who lived here years ago. Kasauli has nature trails and beautiful views for a peaceful weekend getaway.Kasauli is located in the Solan district in the south-western part of Himachal and is on the relatively lower reaches of the Himalayas. It is nestled amidst beautiful wooded forests of deodar (chir pine), herb (milk thistle) and deodar trees.
kasauli Places Name
Toy Train Ride, Monkey Point Kasauli, Mall Road, Kasauli, Gilbert Trail, Sunset Point Kasauli, Christ (Anglican) Church,
The British Cantonment
The hills of Kasauli have been witness to many events of the British Empire. Established in 1842, the hill cantonment town stands at 1900 meters above sea level and is adorned with a number of Victorian constructions that add to the beauty of the small town.
About kasauli Histery
The history of Kasauli dates back to the 17th century when some Rajput families from Rewari in Haryana decided to move to a smaller area called 'Kasul' (named after the fresh water spring in the area) due to prevailing political conditions. The British, by habit, when they saw the serene natural environment in the region in all its glory, bought it from the local Rana and converted it into a garrison troop. He later realized that the area was too beautiful for a garrison, so he developed a hill station around it, but only for British officers. After independence, the city came under the state of Himachal Pradesh. Although it remains a very tourist untouched site, it is unaffected by human intervention and retains much of its pristine beauty..