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TREK TO BROOKS AND PINES

TREK TO BROOKS AND PINES

TREK TO BROOKS AND PINES

  • A day trip to Brooks and Pines can be mesmerising way to add a memorable trip to kasauli.  From la pinekonez kussowlie homestay  just head straight to the garkhal market.  From the main junction head straight to ticket hatti  village. From the main road  after reaching ticket hatti turn right towards Vaishno Mata Mandir Tickethatti hatti.
  • Then turn right towards asgard homestay  and keep walking down through the forest upto kanda road . Upon reaching the main road walk left for 1 km to Brooks and Pines.

Visit to barog town.

A day trip to barog town could be ideal on your visit to kasauli. Barog is located at 30°53′24″N 77°4′55″E at a distance of 14 kms from kasauli. Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh is another 65 km from Barog. Barog is located at a height of 1560 metres above the mean sea level. Due to its height, temperatures here range between 23 and 10 °C during summers and between 15 and 5 °C during winters. The summers last from April to July. Winters set in during December and typically last up to February.  One can visit barog and have lunch at the himachal tourism Hotel Pinewood Barog.

HERITAGE WALKS IN KASAULI

HERITAGE WALKS IN KASAULI

Discover Kasauli through eyes of a Local

The historic town of kasauli, remains the most atmospheric part of the city, with its striking 18th century buildings and winding cobblestone lanes hosting an array of modern cafes & shops. For visitors to the Kasauli, the Church of England

makes the ideal starting point for a sightseeing tour of Kasauli.Delve into Kasauli’s colorful past and discover top Kasauli attractions on this 2-hour Kasauli walking tour. Follow your guide along the beautiful Heritage market, where locals mingle in bustling cafes.

Head towards pine mall, and discover local landmarks including the Church of england, Sharma brothers heritage photo studio with some rare photographs.

Gain insight into the Mohan Meakins wine distillery and stroll the winding alleys of Sai Baba temple. Enjoy views of the Snow capped Dhaula dhar ranges from the upper mall and discover famous landmarks such as the Kasauli club , Sunset point. Perfect if you’re short on time or would like more context behind the city’s sights.

The kasauli power house is located above the M E S inspection bungalow. It was built by local contractor Daulat ram and shobha ram ,sometime back in 1931 . The machinery was imported from England built by CROMPTON PARKINSON ltd.

 

BIRDING IN KASAULI | BIRD WATCHING IN KASAULI

BIRDING IN KASAULI | BIRD WATCHING IN KASAULI

 

 

Birdwatching involves a lot of auditory component, as many bird species of birds are more easily detected and identified by ear than by eye. Kasauli may be a small hill station, but it is varied land and has much more to offer than its famous Bun samosa’s and momo’s. Kasauli has stunning landscapes. Thanks to SPOK (Society for Protection of Kasauli) that has indeed succeeded in preserving the greenery with a ban on construction which has helped to save the endangered species of birds and animals. If you like to combine the thrill of birding with a little gentle walking and appreciation of the nature, Kasauli is for you. Have you ever thought about bird watching on your kasauli vacation as a family activity? It would an excellent means of getting children out of the hotel room and engage in the environment and outdoor activities. It can be anything from a leisurely stroll to a tough climb up into the kasauli hills where the birds and the animals can be just an additional attraction.Because of its geographical position kasauli receives a wide variety of birds at different times of year. Kasauli is the home to minivets, stalk hummingbirds, Verditer Flycatcher, Bar-tailed Treecreeper, Striated Prinias, Jungle Owlet and Blue Magpie, among other exotic himalayan birds. Kasauli also has some wonderful species of birds such as Red-billed Leiothrix,Grey Bushchat ,Black-chinned Babblers and Red-billed . Birdwatching trips are exciting but sometimes it’s a challenge to find the hotspots. Due to the global warming and coming up of concrete structures Kasauli is the home to many endangered species of birds.

Red-billed Blue-Magpie

 

The red-billed blue magpie is an eye catching bird in kasauli mainly because of the sound it produces. It ranges from Himalayas eastwards into Myanmar, Cambodia, Laosand Vietnam in evergreen forest and scrub in predominantly hilly or mountainous country. They nest in trees and large shrubs in a relatively shallow nest. This bird lays 3 to 5 eggs. Birdwatching in kasauli would leave you spellbound .The variety of unique species that can be found here is worth observing. Watching birds in their natural habitat that Kasauli has to offer you is a delight to your eyes. Summer season is the best time for every bird watcher as migration of birds is maximum during this time of the year.

Orientel White Eye

It is a resident breeder in open woods in tropical Asia, east from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia. They forage in small groups, feeding on nectar and small insects. They are easily distinguished by the distinctive white eye-ring and overall yellowish body.

Spotted Dove