Kasauli

Kasauli is small enough to walk end to end: a Lower Mall of old bungalows, Christ Church from 1844, and Monkey Point's view across the plains. It's the easiest mountain weekend from Chandigarh and doable from Delhi.

Places we love here

• Culture

  Christ Church

  An 1844 church with stained glass on the Mall.

• Nature · lesser-known

  Gilbert Trail

  A 1.5 km cliffside nature trail with pine forest and birding.

• Experiences

  Kalka–Shimla toy train ride

  Ride the UNESCO mountain railway between Kalka and Dharampur on the way in.

• Food

  Mall Road bun-samosa

  The old Narinder's bun-samosa and chai — a Kasauli tradition.

• Viewpoints

  Monkey Point

  The highest point in Kasauli, with a Hanuman temple and views to the plains.

• Viewpoints

  Sunset Point

  A bench-lined spot on the Lower Mall for golden-hour views over the hills.