Honeymoon in Kasauli
Driving distance from Delhi , 330 KM.
Driving Time from Delhi ,6Hrs.
The entire point of getting away to Kasauli, one of nearest hill stations to Delhi is to break free. In Kasauli, just take in a breath of fresh air, one look at the wonderful view and you will begin to feel rejuvenated! Get bewitched by the melodious bird-song resounding in every corner of the tiny but beautiful hill station of Kasauli. If you are an ardent birdwatcher – then Kasauli is your paradise for the virgin pine and deodar forests are teeming with birdlife – parrots, humming birds, flycatchers, minuets, magpies and much more. Kasauli is also quite a honeymoon heaven, a wonderful place to unwind after a hectic wedding. The British established the hill station of Kasauli during the days of the Raj. Although they've long been gone from Kasauli, they've left behind more than a mere hint of their presence in the quiet cobbled streets, the flower-filled gardens fronting gabled bungalows and the lovely churches around Kasauli. The bustle of Shimla, just 77 km away, seems almost part of another time zone.
Getting There
Drive on the NH1 to Bassi via Panipat, Karnal and Ambala. Take the NH 22 to Dharampur via Kalka, and Pinjore. Turn off onto the state highway to Kasauli.
Best Time To Visit
Kasauli is at its best between April and November, when the weather's pleasant and not too cold. Deep winter (January-February) has temperatures hovering between 10 and 20°C, while peak summer- May and June- sees the mercury hit as high as 32°C.
Accommodation
Kasauli not as commercial as Shimla, so options for accommodation are relatively fewer in number. However, there are a few up market hotels and a couple of resorts nearby as well as a number of mid-rung and budget properties in Kausali. .
Cotton clothing and light woolens for the summer and heavy woolen garments for the winter, which is quite cold. Books, particularly on birds and a pair of binoculars are strongly recommended. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is a must-have.
Activities
Kasauli is as unspoilt a hill-station as can be – thanks to the locals who are very careful to preserve its colonial architecture and prevent mindless commercialization. Walk down the meandering road along the Upper and Lower Mall in Kasauli. You will be happy to note the surprisingly absence of too many shops. Part of Kasauli’s charm as a hill-station are the wonderful forest views. Stop to have picnics under the venerable trees or just catch up on your reading – in short do as you please. Kasauli’s lazy charms make it ideal for couples on their honeymoon to discover more about each other. Once you have chilled out, get some air and exercise – walk to Manki Point (4 km, 6322 ft), both for the stupendous view and the interesting temple dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman. Kasauli's two churches, the Baptist Church (dating back to 1922) and the imposing neo-gothic Christ Church, with its stained glass windows, merit a visit.
Places Nearby
Drive to the sun-dappled cantonment town of Dagshai, 19 km away. Spend a few moments at the cemetery here. Stop off for a picnic in the pristine pine and oak forests. Totally off the tourist route, you can enjoy some moments of peace and solitude here.
