History

A small hill station in the Himalayas and is among one of the best holiday choices for people all over the globe. Gets its name from a flower called “Kasool” and best known for its pristine and unspoiled natural beauty. The small township is located in the hills of Himachal Pradesh and is at the height of almost 1,927 meters from sea level. The city, also synonym with “time wrap”, gives you an unforgettable experience in the rainy season. The light rain showers falling on the pine trees engross everyone’s mind and soul. The town was discovered by Britishers and their signs can still be seen through the quiet cobbled streets, the flower filled gardens in front of amazing and artistic bungalows. There are so many churches that add to the beauty of the place. The tinted glass windows and shining clocks captivates every person visiting the town.

“Himachal” is one such place in India where the god and the goddesses love to reside too. Nature’s beauty, serenity, peaceful surroundings and its cool weather attracts a huge number of tourists to this state in India year after year. “Kasauli” a small town in the state of Himachal is one such holiday destination that offers its visitors not only the scenic beauty and the weather to enjoy but also a relaxing holiday one would love to sneak out every now and them.

Weather

The best time to visit is between April to November, when the climate is pleasant and it is not so cold. In winters, the temperature hovers between 10 to 20 degrees many a times, even goes down to negative. While in peak summers the temperature hits as high as 32 degree Celsius. Click here for current weather conditions

How to Reach

Although the town is just 77 km away from the Queen of Hills, Shimla, yet the city seems almost part of the other world. The town is well connected by road to various cities. The nearest airport closest to Kasauli is at Chandigarh. The closest railway station is at Kalka which is around 40 km away from the city. Other than this, there is great connectivity between Kasauli and other parts of north India like Shimla, Delhi and Chandigarh and there is a frequent bus services through Himachal Pradesh Transport. Know More

Location Map

To see locals maps, directions from different locations click here.

Things to Do

There are so many places that you can visit while your stay. Monkey point gives an amazing view. Complete Chandigarh and Kalka can be seen through the point which is a spectacular view at night. Besides, there are churches like Baptist Church (dated 1922) and Neo-Gothic Christ Church. These churches are definitely worth a visit. You can also pay a visit to Krishna Bhavan Mandir, a temple build in 1926 Learn More

People

People in Himachal are simple, warm and very good hosts; to them serving their guests is as good as serving god himself and this attitude shows in every individual, every hotel and their services too. Visiting in rainy season is an experience in its own; walking in the woods enjoying the beauty around, rain falling on tall trees, rain drops dripping from the tree leaves and the fragrance of fresh flowers and soil; something so romantic that one just could not dream of in the metros.

About Resort

Located in the picturesque Hills, Kasauli Castle is a luxurious resort with features and amenities. The opulence of the resort ushers the beauty and enthusiasm in the tourists. Located at the pristine location, the resort offers great commute and elegant accommodation. Read More