Kasauli Tour – A Bit of Everything (Himachal Pradesh)

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Kasauli has a bit of everything … A colonial feel, characteristic british bungalows and charming cottages overwhelmed by the wild beauty of rhododendron bushhes as well as ornamental flowers, haunted homes with tales of horror .. The small hill town has an abundance of hawthorn hedges, which grows almost everywhere. Amidst all this, the call of the woodpecker or the magpie transports you to another world, be ready with your binoculars to spot these chirpers. Churches with stained glass windows are another reminder of this town's British past.

Those who love nature will relish the long walks under the shades of oaks, pines, cypresses and chestnuts with not a soul in sight for long distances … There's no way you can miss the upper and loweralls on one of these expeditions. The upper mall road will lead you to the town's famous landmark called Kasaulu club. Keep walking ad you will reach the town's highest point, Monkey Point, which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding areas. Do not worry their are no monkeys here for the name comes from mythology .. They say when Hanuma was flying for sanjeevani booty, he rested his feet here! And yes there's a monkey temple too, the baba balak temple, where you can offer prayers. In other parts of Kasauli, you will have monkey for company but not here.

Quiet, clean & green could be one way of describing this cantonment town offering a magnificent view of snow clad Dhauladhar range. Charmed by its beauty, litterateur Khushwant Singh is believed to have called it "the place where kissing is always in season". This famous author holidays almost every year in this town. Talking of authors, Kasauli is also birthplace of Ruskin bond.

Explore the town and you will find stores selling local fruit wines. They taste great, are affordable and come in flavors like peach, strawberry, apricot, grapes, rhododendrons and apple. While on the wine trail, visit the Kasauli brewery, the world's highest brewery and distillery, which once belonged to Edward Dyer father of the notorious brig. General Reginad Dyer of Jallianwala bagh fame. If you want to indulge in a bit of shopping, check out the stores in mall or the Tibetan market. bring back some mementos as well as lovely memories.

Kasauli resort, Kasauli Castle Resort are one of the best resorts & hotels in Kasauli which offers best accommodation at affordable prices. You can check out their details at dolmaar.com or indoexpedition.com. Make sure to book your rooms well in advance since Kasauli is well sold out in weekends.

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