The small yet picture perfect hill station of Kasauli is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh. The town offers panoramic natural beauty that is sure to leave one spellbound. Might hills enveloped in mist, sprawling acres of lush greenery and dense forests make up the topography of Kasauli. The hill resort is also home to numerous buildings reflecting typical colonial architecture. India Holiday Packages offers complete information on the various tourist attractions & excursions in Kasauli.
Tourist Attractions in Kasauli:
Monkey Point (4 km)
Named after Rishi Man-ki who is believed to have been a great devotee of Lord Hanuman, Monkey Point is among the most popular tourist attractions in Kasauli. Legend states that the Rishi was an avid worshipper of Lord Hanuman and years later, a temple dedicated to the Lord was built at the place that came to be known as Monkey Point. It is also the highest point in the town from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the lush green Chandigarh plains and River Satluj. The area now comes under the Air Force domain and hence tourists are not allowed to carry personal belongings, camera etc for security reasons.
Baba Balak Nath Temple (3 km)
Located atop the Graner Hill, the temple is among the largely visited Kasauli tourist attractions. Built in the name of Sidh Baba Balak Nathji, the temple speaks of an interesting legend. It is believed that the temple was built by one Vijay Kumar, a resident of the area after Baba Balak Nathji himself appeared in his dream and ordered him to build a temple. Baba Balak Nath Temple commands immense belief among people from far and wide, particularly childless couples who come to the temple from different parts of the country to seek the blessings of the saint. The baptism ceremony is also then conducted at the temple itself.
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
A popular shrine in Kasauli, the temple lies barely half a kilometer away from Garkhal. It was built by Sai Sudha Trust in the year 1989 and houses a striking idol of Sai Baba. A large number of Sai devotees from far and wide visit the temple to seek the blessings of Sai Baba.
There are some other major tourist attractions in Kasauli too that are well worth a visit. One is a magnificent old church at the Upper Mall Road in Kasauli that reflects the grandeur of the colonial times. Others include Central Research Institute that is involved in the manufacture of vaccines for a number of deadly diseases including Typhoid, Cholera and Smallpox. The Pasteur Institute nearby prepares vaccine for Rabies. TV Tower, Baptist Church and Lawrence School are also popular Kasauli tourist attractions.
Excursions from Kasauli:
Dharampur (15 km)
The town is among the frequented excursions from Kasauli hill resort and houses the widely acclaimed hospital that treats several cases of Tuberculosis. Dharampur lies on NH-22 and is a beautiful site nestled in the heart of tall pine trees.
Bilaspur
Yet another popular excursion point near Kasauli, the town attracts tourists to its ancient forts, temples and picturesque dams. It is also a favorite for adventure lovers providing ample scope for thrilling sports like paragliding, water rafting, trekking etc.
Some of the other famous places to visit near Kasauli can be Dagshai (19 km), Barog, Mandi and Kufri (13 km from Shimla).
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