Kasauli provides visitors with a variety of options. For those who just want to relax, the long peaceful walks and the visit to the local mall is quite enthralling. Whereas, for the more adventurous, the Manki Point. Sanawar School, Sabathu and other neighbouring attractions serve as exciting getaways.
Manki Point is the highest peak in Kasauli. The place is named after Rishi Man-Ki who used to worship a statue of Lord Hanuman. Home to an age-old temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman on top of the hill. Located 4 km from the bus stand, from where the top tourists can get a complete view of the plains of the Chandigarh region and the river Sutlej flowing through the valleys. Visitors can also spot the snow covered peak of 'Choor Chandni', the highest peak of the Lower Himalayan belt.
One of the oldest boarding schools in the country and founded by Sir Lawrence in 1847 as an asylum for the children of the jawans. This is me of the most Prestigious boarding school in the Country.
Established as a Kasauli reading room in the 1880's today the club is the Centre Point for People spent their time. The Club boasts of a number of facilities which include tennis and squash courts, table tennis, snooker and badminton.
If photography is your forte then you must trek to this nature trail and get some blue moon shots. Capture yourself amidst the beautiful flora or capture the birds having a good time around you, just in case birdwatching interests you.
If you ever thought of what colors sunset has and then paint them down in your art file, do it here! The blend of orange-red and yellow will leave you mesmerized and craving to capture a time lapse of the sunset view this place has, to offer you.
Though not a new word, you can always strive for a different experience here. Right from tasting some junk on streets you can spend hours strolling down along with other tourists until satisfied with the purchases.
Erected beautifully in the Gothic style of architecture, the Church of England is a famous travel destination in Kasauli. It was built during the British rule in India and was previously known as the Anglican Church. An influential British family was the founder of this church in order to help the religious proceedings of the Parish. Post-independence, this church came under the authority of the Churches of North India (CNI) in 1970 and was renamed as Christ Church.
Built in the year 1923 by the Britishers, the architecture of this Church is influenced by a blend of Indian and Victorian styles. However the church was damaged by a fire in 2008 and all internal furnishings were destroyed.
Central Research Institute was established on 3rd May, 1905 as Pasteur Institute for North India. It is a subordinate office of Directorate general of Health Services, under the Ministry of Health & F.W. of India. Since its inception the institute has developed into a premier institute in research and production of a number immunobiologicals.
This temple is located in the heart of the Dhauladhar Hill. The temple not only attracts devotees but is also a centre of attraction for tourists. The idol inside the temple was said to have been built in Jaipur and transported here. The temple is housing the shrine that is centre to the burning idol of Sai Baba and is said to always be lit. It is said to signify His magnanimity and inextinguishable powers. The route to the temple curtails a long trail.
At a distance of 3.5 km from Kasauli, Baba Balak Nath Temple is a famous temple situated at Gadkhal in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The Baba Balak Nath Temple is located on the Graner Hill. This cave temple is dedicated to Baba Balak Nath, an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. Locals believe that if childless couple visit and pray here, they will be blessed with children. The first ceremonies of the children are also conducted here. One of the highlights of the shrine is the numerous sculptures of Lord Shiva.
