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Kasauli,
Himachal Pradesh
1,927
metres above sea level, is the first hill station one sees as one
approaches Shimla hills. Easily recognisable by a huge television
tower, it runs along the first high ridge of the Himalayan foothills.
It is 77 kms from Shimla, 15kms from Dharampur, 64 km from Chandigarh
and 35 kms from Kalka. The colonial ambiance of the town is reinforced
by cobbled paths, tiny shops, gabled houses with magnificent facades
and scores of neat little gardens and orchards. Kasauli is encircled
by a mixed forest of Chir pine, Himalayan Oak and huge horse-chestnut.
It's narrow roads slither
up and down the hillsides and offer some interesting vistas. Even
at the peak of summer, Kasuali cannot be called crowded. The Upper
and Lower Mall are the two main roads which run along the length
of Kasuali, bordered by Chir pine, horse chestnuts, Himalayan Oaks
and the odd juniper. Traffic is restricted on these roads which
helps to keep Kausali one of the quietest hill stations. A number
of Tibetan stalls offer bargain woollens of the best quality. A
arts centre has also been set up at Ivy Cottage by a nephew of the
celebrated indian artist, Amrita Sher-Gill. The centre organises
occasional seminars and exhibitions.
A vantage position for
the views is Monkey point, 4 kms from the bus stand. Close by is
Subathu, whose old fort is a major attraction.
Best
time to visit:
April to June and October to November.
Accomodations:
- The
Alasia
Tel: 72008.
- Hotel
Ros-Common
at Lower Mall, managed by Himachal tourism.
Tel: 72005.
- Tourist
Bungalow
run by Himachal tourism.
Tourists
Info:
- Department
of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Himachal Pradesh,
Block 28, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla - 171009.
Tel :- (0177)-225864 / 225924 / 225926.
- Tourist
Information Centre,
Shimla.
Tel :- (0177)-4589.
- Managing
Director, H.P Tourism Development Corporation (marketing Office),
Ritz Annexe, Shimla-171001.
Tel :- (0177)-203294, Fax :- 203434.
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