Kasauli India has a datum height (6360 ft.) which is 40 feet more than Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh

One among the tiny locales situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Kasauli presents the charisma of an unperturbed tourist destination. A gorgeous hill station, Kasauli is renowned for its picture perfect environs, and its graceful Victorian mansions. This appealing hill resort is a picture of serenity, embedded in the magnetism of evergreen trees like oaks, willows and firs. Paved boulevards now yielded to stunning oak, chestnut and pine forests. Once acted as a sanatorium for the British, Kasauli owes much to the illustrious English for its crowning glory.

The Snow clad mountains, intense forests and lush foliage attribute the unspoiled beauty of this hill station. It is quite amazing that this undulating picnic spot still retains its colonial heritage with its entire charm. Gabled houses with quaint veneers, cobbled passages and paddles of orderly orchards and well-designed gardens highlight the resort's regal elegance.

Bestowed with dense woody forests, Kasuali is the abode of numerous endangered species of Himalayan fauna, which are inhabited in the wildlife sanctuaries of this prettiest hill station. These asylums are sited at lofty ranges, having awe-inspiring trudging paths and also have amenities for encampment in the wilderness. The gurgling torrents, the captivating alpine meadows and towering blizzard enclosed peaks provide an everlasting delight to the tourists.

The most important place in Kasauli is the intersection of Upper and Lower Malls where one can find an array of shops and commercial establishments. These roads are flanked by beautiful trees that provide a green shade to the whole area. A relaxed walk through this imposing greenery is a miraculous experience, which makes Kasauli a popular picnic spot. This quite beautiful hill-station is also famed for the Pasteur Institute that manufactures vaccine against Rabies.

Not to Miss in Kasauli:
The Famous "BANDSAMOSA" of Kasauli, The Poor Man's Burger, but strangely so fulfilling and satisfying. It only comes in for Rs.8, and after eating a single BANDSAMOSA, one might just skip the next meal. Must eat the same at Mohan's Sweet Shop in Main market, Kasauli.

Famous wines, viz: plum wine, apple wine, peach wine, sherry wine, black grape wine etc. all can be bought from Gupta Provisional Store, Bus Stand, Kasauli.

For non-vegetarians, an unusual and conventional way with which the lip smackering Salami and Ham are made by The Daily Needs Store, adjoining State Bank of Patiala, Kasauli.