On cloud nine in Kasauli
NISHTHA SINGHAL
I had no like idea what heaven looked like before visiting Kasauli. Considered by many to be the best hill-station in Asia, Kasauli is a blend of mischievous, of floating clouds and serene mountains. As tourists emerge out of every passing cloud, the magic of Kasauli penetrates deeper and deeper, getting etched in one’s memory forever.
A long walk up and down the hills, with a bhutta in one hand and an ice candy bar in another, leaves one asking for more (although gasping for air). The church here was built in the early nineteenth century and reminds one of the British Raj with umpteen stones in the walls laid in the memory of Englishmen who lost their lives in Kasauli. But even the bitter memories of colonial rule fade away in such pristine surroundings. The Tibetan market, with all its adulterations (fake Nikes and Reeboks), still offers some choice peaches, apricots and apples, apart from the usual hill-station merchandise (Chinese umbrellas, wooden decorative pieces, key rings, jerseys, etc.).
The main attraction of the town is Monkey Point. But tourists are often scared away by the hundreds of monkeys who man this viewing peak. The Kasauli Club, the Kasauli Resort and the Baikunth Resort are a few of the high-end lodging facility providers in the town. The Army Holiday Home, with its beautiful gardens is the pride of its occupants and envy of the civilian tourists.
With its exquisite locales and soothing climate, Kasauli offers a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation and rejuvenation. The next time you long for a heavenly holiday, pack your bags and head for Kasauli.
(Kasauli is a town in Himachal Pradesh and is at a distance of approximately 350 kms from Delhi. The distance can be covered by car, by train till Kalka or by air till Chandigarh followed by a drive.)
A long walk up and down the hills, with a bhutta in one hand and an ice candy bar in another, leaves one asking for more (although gasping for air). The church here was built in the early nineteenth century and reminds one of the British Raj with umpteen stones in the walls laid in the memory of Englishmen who lost their lives in Kasauli. But even the bitter memories of colonial rule fade away in such pristine surroundings. The Tibetan market, with all its adulterations (fake Nikes and Reeboks), still offers some choice peaches, apricots and apples, apart from the usual hill-station merchandise (Chinese umbrellas, wooden decorative pieces, key rings, jerseys, etc.).
The main attraction of the town is Monkey Point. But tourists are often scared away by the hundreds of monkeys who man this viewing peak. The Kasauli Club, the Kasauli Resort and the Baikunth Resort are a few of the high-end lodging facility providers in the town. The Army Holiday Home, with its beautiful gardens is the pride of its occupants and envy of the civilian tourists.
With its exquisite locales and soothing climate, Kasauli offers a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation and rejuvenation. The next time you long for a heavenly holiday, pack your bags and head for Kasauli.
(Kasauli is a town in Himachal Pradesh and is at a distance of approximately 350 kms from Delhi. The distance can be covered by car, by train till Kalka or by air till Chandigarh followed by a drive.)
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