PRIME
ATTRACTIONS
Monkey Point: The highest point in Kasauli
called Monkey point is just 4-km from the
Kasauli bus stand. The Monkey Point commands an
excellent view of the distant plains of
Chandigarh region and the river Satluj, tracing
a silvery trail through the scene. A small
temple is also situated on the top of the hill,
which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. According to
a legend, at the end of Ramayana when Lord
Hanuman was returning from the Himalayas after
obtaining Sanjivany Booty or the Magical Herb,
his foot touched the hill and thus the top of
hill is in a foot shape. On a clear and starry
night the gorgeous view of Chandigarh can be
seen from the Monkey Point.
Sanawar: Just 6-km from Kasauli, Sanawar houses one of
the best schools in the country. The Lawrence
school is almost one hundred-years-old and a
major attraction of the town.
Dharampur: Just 15-km from Kasauli on the National Highway
No.22, Dharampur is situated. Amidst the healthy
air of the fragrant pines, Dharampur has one of
the best hospitals in India for the cure of
tuberculosis. It is also connected by Kalka-Shimla
railway line.
Sabathu: A little cantonment town has a Gurkha fort built
in the early years of the 19th century, situated
at an altitude of 1,437m. This cantonment town
quartered the British soldiers at the time of
British Empire. A diversion road from Dharampur
15-km away leads to the Sabathu town.
Dagshai: Another little cantonment at an altitude
of 1,925m just 19-km from Kasauli, it is
accessible by a link road, which diverts from
Dhrampur. Dagshai is perched on a small hill and
comprises of a military public school and
numerous military barracks.
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