Kasauli is a small cantonment town in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The town is the home of the Kasauli Brewery, which is the highest brewery and distillery in the world. The cantonment was established in 1842 by the British colonial rulers as a hill station. Located 77 km from Shimla, 65 km from Chandigarh and 50 km from Panchkula at a height of 1800 meters, it still retains the old world charms and is a throwback to the past.

Outdoors

Legend has it that Kasauli came into being when Lord Hanuman, on his way to getting the Sanjeevani herb, stepped here for jumping on to the Sanjeevani hill. At Kasauli there is a Hanuman Mandir atop the 300 m high hillock, called Manki Point (locals call it Monkey Point ), where Lord Hanuman is supposed to have rested his foot. This temple lies within the confines of an air force radar station and base and is subject to security restrictions (no cameras or bags allowed). The gates to the station are closed at 4pm. So visitors need to be inside the gate before that. On a clear day, one can get views of nearby cities like Chandigarh. One can reach this point by road or on foot. On foot, it takes nearly an hour and a half from Kasauli town. Brisk walking may take just 35 minutes.

Kasauli has many outdoor trails where one can experience natural serenity. Some of the better round-trip ones are located off Upper Mall Road and originate near BSNL quarters located within the Indian Army premesis. One such trail leads to Hanuman point. There's other trails on the Lower Mall that will take you towards Gharkhal. The trails are safe and easy. The main trail to Monkey Point leads through Air Force Guard Station at the end of Lower Mall and one is required to register here first. The entry closes at 5:00pm

The busiest place in Kasauli is the junction of Upper and Lower Malls both of which are markets with shops selling daily commodities and souvenirs for tourists. The Lower Mall boasts local restaurants selling local fast food.

Being a cantonment town, entry to Kasauli is restricted. Foreign citizens must carry their passports. The best time to visit Kasauli is between April and June, and September and November.

Kasauli largely remains untouched by civilization. During off-season (November-February) it is still possible to walk kilometers without running into other people.

Central Research Institute (CRI) at Kasauli was established in 1905 and is a premier National Institute in the field of immunization and virological research. The institute's contribution to medical field has been globally recognized.

Kasauli is home to the Kasauli club which was established by the British in 1880.

The Pasteur Institute, founded in 1900 by Sir David Semple, is the oldest in India, producing anti-rabies vaccines, among others.

Popular Anglo-Indian author of children's literature, Ruskin Bond was born here. The Irish rugby international Andy Mulligan was born in the town in 1936.Kasauli is also home for some months of the year to famous author Khushwant Singh.

Prominent among the town's architecture is Christ Church (located near the bus station) and Lawrence School, Sanawar (6 km).

Kimmughat: Kimmughat is only three km before Kasauli on the main road. Here one can visit Pinekonez the famous souvenir shop .One can shop for exclusive souvenirs of Kasauli and customise gifts for their friends. One gets a feeling of rural himachal with walls painted with local mud and lush green location and melodious sounds of the birds chirping and wind chimes.Kimmughat has one of the best hotels in Kasauli: Kasauli Regency & Kasauli Castle. Kasauli Regency has a Roof Top Open Air Bar & Restaurant called Hangout which becomes lively in the evening with Live Guitar and Music.

Jagjit Nagar: Jagjit Nagar is situated at a distance of around 8 km from Kasauli on the Gharkhal-Nalagarh/Baddi 1.5-lane road. It is increasingly receiving recognition as summer home to Bollywood stars, politicians and Bureaucrat, who find its wide-angle Himalayan (Dhauladhar) vistas quiet, relaxing and irrestiable. Unlike Kasauli, Jagjit Nagar is much more serene with dense forests. Accessibility from Chandigarh, improvement in local infrastructure, proximity to Kasauli and friendly locals are some of the reasons why real estate is booming here. Land rates have seen a consistent 300% annual spike. The main village has basic facilities like banks, shops. The area has one of the finest un-obstructed views of the Dhauladhar Ranges, Greater Himalayan Ranges, Shimla and Subathu on the northern side and Nalagarh, Baddi, Sutlej River and its fertile plains to the South. In 2006, Jagjit Nagar was brought under the jurisdiction of local Town and Country Planning Authority(TC). As of 2007, to prevent degradation of its surroundings by construction-related activities, the local government has disallowed any construction above Rupees 25 lakhs. This policy saw widespread discontent and there's speculation of it being reversed soon.

Parsonage(House of Priest ): Parsonage Heritage Home was built along with Church of England as the priests of church of England use to stay in this property built in 1850.

It is in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh, lies the charms of Kasauli town; it’s the perfect bliss across the miles when you come out for a sojourn here. It s the season to share the freshness of Kasauli Parsonage nestles in the lap of green woods, tall pines and splendid oaks. It brines with fragrant air and serenity that one craves for after a prolonged tiredness. A quite life in the trees is what attracts most of the tourists here. The din of automobiles quickly fades as your walk up narrow footpaths of the resort.