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Places to Visit in Kasauli: Sights, Walks and Things to Do

Kasauli is a place to walk rather than tick off sights: most of what's worth seeing lies along a few kilometres of quiet roads and forest trails on its ridge. This guide covers the main places to visit in and around town, how long each takes, and the access rules to know before you go. It's part of our Kasauli travel guide.

3 min read·Facts last checked 27 October 2026·Himachal Cab Expert trip desk

Part of our Kasauli travel guide

Grey stone tower of an old colonial church with a clock, against a cloudy sky

In Kasauli town

  • Christ Church: Kasauli's landmark, an Anglican stone church with its foundation laid in 1844 and first services held in 1853. Its tower clock, from the 1880s, was restored in 2015.
  • The Mall and Lower Mall: short, quiet streets of old shops, bakeries and colonial bungalows, best walked slowly.
  • Monkey Point: the highest point in Kasauli, about 4 km from the centre, with a Hanuman temple and views as far as Chandigarh on a clear night. It's inside an Air Force station.
  • Sunset Point: a viewpoint looking out over the plains, at its best in the hour before dusk.
  • Gilbert Trail: a narrow forest path along the edge of the ridge, with sweeping views; one of Kasauli's best walks.
  • The Central Research Institute: founded in 1904 as the Pasteur Institute of India, a historic vaccine institute you can see from outside.
  • Kasauli Club: a private club dating from 1880, part of the town's colonial character.

Monkey Point: what to know

Because Monkey Point lies inside an Air Force station, entry is controlled: you'll need photo ID, phones and cameras may have to be deposited at the gate, and the point can be closed on some days or at short notice for security. Opening hours are limited to daytime. It's a short climb from the gate to the temple at the top. Check locally on the day before planning around it.

Around Kasauli

  • Nahri temple: a temple to Durga and Shiva with a century-old step well, busy at Dussehra and Shivratri.
  • Garkhal: a small bazaar town below Kasauli with a gurdwara and everyday shops.
  • The Kasauli brewery: founded in 1835, one of the oldest in Asia; seen from the road, as tours aren't generally offered.
  • Fossil beds: Kasauli's rocks have yielded Miocene fossils around 20 million years old.

Day trips nearby

Our Dagshai, Sanawar and Barog guide covers these.

  • Dagshai (about 20 km by road): a cantonment founded in 1847 with a jail museum built in 1849.
  • Sanawar: home of the Lawrence School, one of India's oldest boarding schools, near Kasauli.
  • Barog (about 25 km): known for its railway station and the longest tunnel on the Kalka–Shimla line, about 1.1 km.
  • Chail (about 70 km by road): the Maharaja of Patiala's palace and a high cricket ground.
  • Dharampur and the toy train: ride a section of the UNESCO-listed railway.

Things to do

  • Walk the Gilbert Trail early in the morning.
  • Watch the sunset from Sunset Point or a café terrace.
  • Browse the Mall's old bakeries and shops.
  • Spot birds in the pine and oak forest.
  • Ride the toy train from Dharampur towards Barog or Shimla.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best places to visit in Kasauli?+

Christ Church, the Mall, Monkey Point, Sunset Point and the Gilbert Trail, plus Dagshai and Barog nearby.

Can we visit Monkey Point in Kasauli?+

Usually, during the day, with photo ID. It's inside an Air Force station, so phones may need depositing and it can close at short notice.

Is Kasauli good for a one-day trip?+

Yes, from Chandigarh. A day covers the Mall, Christ Church, Monkey Point and a sunset, though a night is more relaxed.

What can families do in Kasauli?+

Gentle walks, the Mall, Sunset Point, Monkey Point and a toy-train ride from Dharampur.

How far is Dagshai from Kasauli?+

About 20 km by road, roughly 45 minutes.

Is there anything to do in Kasauli at night?+

Very little: it's a quiet town. Evenings are for café dinners and views of the lights of the plains.

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