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Best Things to Do in Kasauli

The journey by the toy train encapsulates the beauty of the region in the glimpses. Tourists travelling in families or on backpacking trips are equally fascinated by the charms the train offers. It is a valued heritage of Kasauli and comes under the world heritage list of UNESCO. One can catch the train from Dharampur which is the nearest railway station to Kasauli. One can easily take up a taxi to Dharampur which is around 12 km from Kasauli and then take up the train to Barog and return.

The journey will take up to 4 hours, every minute of which comes up with something interesting to speculate. The train ride feels like a scene from a Bollywood movie with its dramatic views of the lavishly green forests in the surrounding, snow-capped mountains and various tunnels.

Location- Dharampur Railway station, Himachal Pradesh.

Timings- The timings are dynamic.

Charges- The charges depend on The tickets can be booked through the I.R.C.T.C website online, choosing the start and destination point of the journey according to your comfort.

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Cocooned in the serene charm of Kasauli, the timber trail is equally favoured by tourists on family vacations as well as students on backpacking trip alike. The spot is the most sought location for photography amongst the tourists visiting Kasauli`s Parwanoo. Perched on mountains set against the breath-taking backdrop of Shivalik Hills, the verdant trail is abundantly blessed with coniferous and pine trees. The two mountains of the trail are connected by the cable car.

A 10 minutes ride in which makes one feel like they are floating with the clouds. The ride throughout the 1.8 km of distance never fails to astonish you and gives you an adrenaline rush with a plateful of stunning views of the deep gorges right beneath your feet.

Location- Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh

Timings- 9 AM to 5 PM.

Charges- Although, there are no entry charges for the trail, you need to buy tickets for the cable car ride which is 1250 bucks per head for an Indian adult and for a child it is 1000 bucks. The tickets come with a time limit of two-hours only.

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This trek is often listed amongst the top adventurous treks in India. Relish your vacation by trekking through Kalka- Kasauli. The total stretch is around 26 km. Trekking through this undulating path can be a bit strenuous but a spell bounding experience that one must have once in a lifetime. The natural serenity of the region will rejuvenate one`s mind and soul while feasting the eyes on the scenic vistas. The trekking point is nearby Delhi and is easily accessible.

The key to a successful trek is to travel light in groups and taking small breaks in between. One can easily look up to find various companies organizing trekking through this. The easy route is through Pinjore Kalka then to Timber Trail to Dharampur to Garkhal and finally from Garkhal to Kasauli.

Location- Himachal Pradesh, India

Timings-The whole trek will take up roughly about 7 to 8 hours excluding the little snack breaks in between.

Charges- The trekking is free of charges.

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In order to know about a place fully, one must experience the nightlife of a place. The Hangout Bar boasts itself as the most happening bar in the region. The places a unique feature of the open-terrace with outdoor seating, neon illuminated bar counter with chic modern furniture. The ambience of the bar is brought to life by the live DJ performances. The DJ effortlessly transits songs right from the classic Bollywood to the latest numbers, Hip- hop to Retro Hollywood and Jazz to Rock and Roll.

The sessions last on loud volumes till 10 pm only after which Noise Free or Silent party or Headphones Party starts which is in itself unique as it is a European concept which is adapted for the very first time at any bar. The place serves a wide variety of culinary delight for your taste buds while you sit there relishing the views of the green vistas and rolling hills from the terrace with the tingling of the cool breeze fresh from the mountains.

Location- Hotel Kasauli Regency, Village Garkhal, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India

Timings- 8am to 12 am.

Charges- The experience is pretty inexpensive at the minimal price of 500 bucks for two people. It will cost around 200 bucks per head for the headphones.

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Shopping is one of the pleasures that every tourist is guilty of enjoying. It is at the top of the list of must-do activities in Kasauli. The Mall Road is dotted with several shops offering an extensive range of products. A meandering cobbled stone path leads the Mall road lined with shops offering exquisite local handcrafted products like woollen shawls, carpets, antique items like silver jewellery, wooden and metal crafts to name a few.

It also features a few bookshops offering extensive variety for avid readers. The road is dispersed with quaint little cafes offering you a taste of local cuisine for the ravenous attacks of the hunger pangs.

Location- Mall Road, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

Timings- 7 am to 8 pm

Charges- The entry is free of charge.

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Food is the most intimate way of learning about the culture of a place. The quaint town along with its scenic views of rolling hills and snow-crested mountains is also a Food Lover`s paradise offering a plethora of local cuisine food to gorge on. Although the local eatery offers ubiquitously known finger- licking delicacies like momos served with green and red chutneys and thukpas, the lesser known dishes like poppy seeds halwa and the locally made bread called Sidu are equally mouth-watering.

Sipping the local teas and losing yourself in its invigorating aromas is certainly a must try. The must die for snacks apart from the locally prepared Tibetan cuisine are the hot bun samosas, jalebis and aloo tikkis.

Location- Mall Road, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

Timings- 7 am to 8 pm

Charges- Depends on the place of your choice to eat.

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The bucket-list of treks in Kasol cannot be completed without the Gilbert trail, situated at a short distance of 700 metres from the Lover’s Lane. A roughly made 1.5 km kachcha rasta meandering along the rocky cliffs leads up the trail. Nestled in nature’s lap, with thickets of trees on both sides, blessed with an abundance of green plants, sprinkled with the magical vibes of the quiet forest and music of the chirping of the several migratory birds.

The place is ideal for bird watching and perfect camera clicks for serious travel bloggers. Walk through these woods never allows you a dull moment and is extremely exhilarating. The trail awaits you to be awestruck by the mesmerizing beauty its path offers.

Location- Gilbert Nature Trail, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

Timings- Early morning to Twilight.

Charges- The entry is free of charge.

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Hailed as the highest point in Kasauli, the monkey point offers scenic views of the breathtakingly verdant valley blanketed in thick forests of trees and the wild flora and fauna. The trail is glorified as “Manki Point” as it is always swarmed with groups of monkeys at the local Hanuman temple of the point.

The place is handled by the Indian Air Force. Trekking to the point offers you the glimpses of the snow-dusted peaks of ‘Choor Chandni’ the highest peaks of the lower Himalayan range mountains and the Sutlej river gushing down the gorges. The trek makes up for the quirky combination of hopping monkeys, the tranquillity of the forests and the reverberating sounds of the religious bells clinking.

Location- Located in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.

Timings- The timings are from 9 am to 5 pm, ideally from dawn till dusk.

Charges- Free of cost.

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Built in allegorical Gothic architecture, the high ceilings with the ornamentally carved arches, stained glass windows transports you from the serpentine streets of Kasauli to the Renaissance era Italy. It is considered a historical landmark as it is the oldest built structure. The architecture of the place gets its dramatic effect from its dark coloured wall with the juxtaposition of the green coloured sloping roof.

The main wall is decorated with intricate stained glass paintings of Jesus Christ bounded by St. Joseph and Virgin Mary on either side. The building also accommodates an impressive clock tower. The place is one of the most photographed buildings in Kasauli.

Location- It is perched on a walkable distance from the bus stand, Mall Road, Kasauli.

Timings- It is open to the visitors on weekends only, from 7 am to 7 pm. Although you need to be present early in order to attend the Sunday Mass.

Charges- The entry to the place is non- chargeable.

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