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Kasauli camping is the best way to have the adventure in
the lap of the nature. Dare Adventures make
arrangements for tent accommodation in particular camping grounds. Camping in
Kasauli packages
offered by us have complete range of adventure activities available in Kasauli.
The options may include food, lodging,
adventure activities, bonfires and a host of other amenities and services like trekking
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Kasauli 77-km from Shimla and 35-km from Kalka, at 1,927m,
Kasauli is a quaint little town that seems to exist in a time wrap of an era
that reminds one of the 19th century. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by
cobbled paths, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of
neat little gardens and orchards. Mixed forests of chir-pine, Himalayan oak and
huge horse chestnuts surround Kasauli. Its narrow road slither up and down the
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| Apporach |
Air: From Kasauli the nearest airport is Chandigarh. Shimla is nearest
airport for Solan.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Kalka in Haryana, which is 40-km
from Kasauli and 44-km from Solan. Solan is also connected with narrow gauge
railway line from Kalka.
Road: Solan and Kasauli are well connected by road buses,
coaches and taxis are also easily available from Chandigarh and Delhi.
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| What to See |
| Monkey Point: The highest point
in Kasauli called Monkey point is just 4-km from the Kasauli bus stand. The
Monkey Point commands an excellent view of the distant plains of Chandigarh
region and the river Satluj, tracing a silvery trail through the scene. A small
temple is also situated on the top of the hill, which is dedicated to Lord
Hanuman. According to a legend, at the end of Ramayana when Lord Hanuman was
returning from the Himalayas after obtaining Sanjivany Booty or the Magical
Herb, his foot touched the hill and thus the top of hill is in a foot shape. On
a clear and starry night the gorgeous view of Chandigarh can be seen from the
Monkey Point.
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| Sanawar: Just 6-km from Kasauli,
Sanawar houses one of the best schools in the country. The Lawrence school is
almost one hundred-years-old and a major attraction of the town.
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| Dharampur: Just 15-km from
Kasauli on the National Highway No.22, Dharampur is situated. Amidst the healthy
air of the fragrant pines, Dharampur has one of the best hospitals in India for
the cure of tuberculosis. It is also connected by Kalka-Shimla railway line. |
| Sabathu: A little cantonment
town has a Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th century, situated at
an altitude of 1,437m. This cantonment town quartered the British soldiers at
the time of British Empire. A diversion road from Dharampur 15-km away leads to
the Sabathu town.
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| Dagshai: Another little
cantonment at an altitude of 1,925m just 19-km from Kasauli, it is accessible by
a link road, which diverts from Dhrampur. Dagshai is perched on a small hill and
comprises of a military public school and numerous military barracks.
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| Distances from Kasauli |
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Places to visit |
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Sanawar |
06 |
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Dharampur |
15 |
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Sabathu |
30 |
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Dagshai |
19 |
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Kalka |
35 |
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Solan |
44 |
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Chandigarh |
61 |
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Shimla |
77 |
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