3.This area is open from 9 AM in the morning to 4 pm in the evening. 4.Carry your ID card for entrance .
It’s a worth visiting place as you get an aerial view of the plains on one side and mountains on the other.
About Monkey point kasauli
Monkey point kasauli is one of the highest point in kasauli. It is ranked among the top attractions in kasauli and also among the top places to visit in kasauli. Monkey point is at a distance of 4 kilometres from the main town of kasauli. This hilltop has a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Being the highest point in kasauli, the hill top has some scenic views to offer. You can capture the bird’s eye view of the nearby cities of Chandigarh, Kalka, and the dhauladhar ranges on the other side from this hilltop.
How to Reach Monkey point
You can drive upto the main gate of the airforce station and also Local Taxis are available in the main kasauli market. The local taxis would charge you 200 indian rupees. After going through a brief security check up at the airforce main gate you have to walk up to the monkey point. It is a steep 1 km uphill walk so it can be a real adventure for trekkers.
Height of Monkey Point kasauli
Monkey point is situated at an height of 6500 mtrs above sea level.
Best time to visit Monkey point Kasauli
Since Kasauli is an all time favourite amongst the tourists so the monkey point can be visited any time of the year.
DECEMBER TO MARCH : One must carry heavy woolens as the weather can change any moment.
APRIL TO JULY : One must carry light jacket or a shawl and t-shirts.
JULY TO SEPTEMBER: An umbrella is a must as it’s rainy season. Light jacket and shawl would be recommended.
FOREST FIRE AROUND MONKEY POINT
A severe forest fire broke out around monkey point kasauli today on the 26th may 2018. Forest fires are common in kasauli durind the summers. Monkey point being an air force base , Air force chopper sprinkling water from bucket to extinguish the fire .
Bun Samosa’s in kasauli can be vey filling and refreshing .Situated in the heritage market of kasauli is the famous Tannu Halwais Bun Samosa shop also known as the Narinder sweet shop is among the places to eat. A samosa stuffed inside a burger bun with a spicy channa filling.He was made famous by the article written by khushwant singh on his bun samosas and gulabos. It has rightly been said by someone that your trip to kasauli is incomplete without trying the bun samosas. So do pay a visit to this shop on your next visit to kasauli.
A Synoptic Outline of Kasauli
Kasauli…a small hill station, on the foot hills of himachal. My birthplace,my hometown,My building block.Going back my memory lane, for visitors, it was just a small place , mostly visited by parents of children residing in The Lawrence School, Sanawar nd St.Mary’s Convent School Kasauli.
Known for its beauty, serenity,weather, peacefullness nd the eternal bliss felt, while walking up n down its roads.It is still the same,with only a few changes.The credit goes to the air force, the military ,the cantonment nd ofcourse the residents.Kasauli now, has become a popular tourist destination for people far n near,only 65km from chandigarh, having one n half hour drive, its d nearest hill station for people who love to freak out more often.People come here , to enjoy the weather it beholds nd peacefullness it brings to ur heart, mind n soul.
Born n brought up in kasauli, i hold innumerable memories of childhood, adoloscence nd youth. Some faded, some unforgetful, some sweet ,some bitter but in total adored nd cherished moments that will always be alive in some corner of my mind as long as i live.
To talk about places to visit here, not much n bountiful but yess, enough for one to fulfil nd enjoy as thought for an excurtion or a vacation.I can describe few places by corelating them with my short n long term personal experiences as a Native.
Major Attraction known to people, Manki Point, is a hill top Temple in the Air Force Station Area around 3.5 Km from the Christ church.There are two ways of reaching ,The upper mall n The Lower Mall.One can even choose to go on foot or on wheels as they wish too.But i guess, walking wud b the best way as one can enjoy the scenic beauty as well as the weather.Going back to my gud old days of childhood, we loved to go walking with all the relatives who wud come to visit us mostly during summer season.Climbing the hill top was a layman task for us.Me along with my cousins wud go running to reach the temple, pray nd then come back running down d hill nd decide who came first.
Both the mall roads,have different scenic beauty.Walking or driving along these mall roads,one can also spend quality time on The Sunrise n Sunset points(one on the lower n other on the upper mall respectively) n The Gilbert Hill,can take glimpse of TV Tower.
Just a few minutes away from the sunset point , there lays a heavenly place namely ‘The Lover’s Lane’ that is imbrued in a ravishing atmosphere of peace, serenity and fresh air. It’s soothing and romantic scene is a sheer bliss for honeymooners or newly married. Rich in flora and fauna, this place has traced path with the chest wood trees laid on both the sides.
Strolling hand in hand with your partner is what the lover’s lane offers.
The Kasauli Club which dates back to british period is accesible only to members, CRI(Central Research Institute)known for its testing nd prodution of vaccines,The Christ Church,that too dates back to the british era has a clock tower nd sundail used in olden days. What makes this church unique is the fact that it is the oldest church of Himachal Pradesh. Its picturesque structure and scenic beauty attract nature lovers all across india.
Cherry on top of d cake is the Tibetian market nd the Heritage market which adds A feather on ur cap.No trip is complete without shopping,especially for kids nd women.And both the markets provides galore love of kasauli, that one can carry back home as a memory to b cherished nd treasured time n again.
Military Ground amidst the military area nd the Cinema hall(under the military) , which was converted to a shopping complex in 90’s named AWWA (acronym for Army Wives Welfare Association)is now renovated as Kler Auditorium for holding small functions and also showcasing Movies.
Arat Bazaar, the main residential area of locals is situated downhill, as we walk through n beyond the heritage market,holds lot of memories of my childhood. From going to school nd coming back,from playing with friends to experience bunking as a teenager and uncovering the hidden beauty of Kasauli.Few places that i came across only during my adoloscence were Gilbert Hill, Cantonment Garden, Dhobi Ghat.They behold some of my lifelong memorable moments with my besties.
St.Mary’s Convent ,is a co-educational and residential school for girls,is the building block of uncountable talented pupils.It was established in 1958,by the Roman Catholic Church of India.One of the oldest nd gracious institutions located in the pristine enviorns of Kasauli. Schools Not only impart education, they are the foundation stones in the journey of life. They build ur personality, fill u up with knowledge, morals ,values, ideas nd thoughts.NOone understands its value,but only after leaving the institution, to soar up higher in life,that one realise n understand its true importance.
Not to forget about Nahri Mandir, dedicated to lord shiva n goddess Durga is believed to have been built some 150 yrs back.It is famous for celebrating Dusshera n Shivratri.Dating back my childhood days,I loved to visit this temple on dusshera with my family to witness the burning of Ravana(Victory ofgood over evil), relishing hot jalebi n samosa , buying toys frm d vendors especially Hanuman ji’s Gada or a Bow nd Arrow and returning back the moment when ravana was burnt, to climb back,the hill, which is a kuchha trek to old kasauli road,watching Ravana burn to ashes as we climbed up.
There is a lot more to explore of this mesmerising place. Although one might find It as an evocative, captivating or an alluring description of my mind.But, its worth it.
So, stop thinking and pack your bags and escape to Kasauli for a wonderful holiday with loved ones. By RADHIKA GARG
The lush green hills, the misty lanes, the serenity kasauli, one would definitely fall in love with this hill station.Beautiful vintage buildings,cobbled pathways, blooms of spring, chirping birds, monkeys having fruits and lazy yet ever so cute dogs taking a stroll down the pine mall – it all feels picture perfect. Cosy cafes, alluring momo shops and some really inviting food joints, there is a lot to choose from if you are searching for the best restaurants in kasauli. Choose to treat yourself to some uber delicious Nutella Nut Crepes and Grilled sandwiches of Cafe Rudra , there are many eating options in kasauli. One can take a walk down the heritage market in kasauli and choose from them.
Cafe Rudra
The most iconic cafe in kasauli the cafe rudra that serves the best coffee in kasauli’s heritage market ,this cafe is becoming more and more popular among the younger generation for its food and music. The walls of this restaurant are very eye catchy.
This place is known for their Nutella Nut Crepes and Grilled sandwiches .Their main aim to provide Visitors and Residents of Kasuali with a quality food. Situated in the Heart of Kasauli Market Provides Healthy and Hygienic Food which was a definitive longing of people and visitors of Kasauli.Their Moto is Solitude with Senses
TANNU BUN SAMOSA
Tannu bun samosa shop is more of a landmark rather than just a bun samosa in the heritage market of kasauli. Aloo tikki and jalebis are to die for. This shop was frequently visited by many personalities as photos displayed on the shop walls. Rated among the top eating joints in kasauli can be proven by the ratings displayed on the walls by trip advisor members.
Late Khushwant singh was a regular customer and often mentioned about this shop in his articles.Film and TV celebrities can also be seen here. This place has also been covered by NDTV Good Times. The bun smosa is described here as the poor man’s burger and truely one bund samosa is adequately decent enough to fill your tummy. The bun is split and filled with samosa, choley and 2-3 different chutnis.
Sapnas Tibetian Kitchen
Situated in the pine mall is this small tibetian cafe serving you much loved momos and thukpas. The place offers delectable Tibetan food and Chinese food. This is often flocked with tourists so you may have to stand in a que to try your favourite delicacies.
This shop is home to almost everything that the tibetian cuisine of this area has to offer in its most rich, splendid, authentic form with a flattering variety of options. What is impossible to miss in this shop includes Momos, Thukpa, Wonton, Gyathuk,Thenthuk and more. Run by a tibetian couple Sapna and her husband has a lot to offer you.
Cafe Mantra
Mantra cafe serve yummy oriental dishes and parathas. This is the best place to grab a quick bite when in Kasauli. The atmosphere is chilled with a great soundtracks playing the background. The food is great quality price. On the top floor one finds a mirage of notes on the walk written from travellers and visitors from around the world just how great this cafe is.
Hang Out Roof Top Bar
You cant miss this place if you are kasauli .The food, the view, the charm and the bliss get the right blend at Hangout.
Gorgeous rooftap bar with amazing food followed by a great Headphone dance party makes it a truly enjoyable and a unique experience.
Ross Common
Ros Common is a heritage hotels of Kasauli to witness an elegance of a bygone era in Kasauli . Situated on the lower mall in a perfect scenic location it offers solitude to its guests and is run by the Himachal Tourism corporation. It can be a perfect eating option in kasauli with family and friends .
Ross common has an outdoor eating area in a very scenic location.One can enjoy their meals with a perfect backdrop of the Snow capped mountains. This colonial bungalow provides an old world charm to truly savour Kasauli.
La Pinekonez Kussowlie
In himachal people are most hospitable, and inviting a just met person home is a way of life here. The host offer’s whatever food there is available in their home, as its a belief here that a guest should not leave their home without eating. Cuisines of kasauli are spicy. The local food of kasauli mainly consist of vegetarian food, with a mix of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and red chillies .La pinekonez is the best place to eat traditional himachali home cooked food in kasauli. Fresh homecooked food is offered to the guests on top of a machan in a candle light.
Siddu : Made from wheat flour, Sidu is a local dish of Kasauli Himachal Pradesh. The method of preparation of Sidu involves filling the dough with fat and put on the direct flame. This partly cooked dough is then steamed to keep the taste and nutrients of the ingredients intact.
Meetha : Meetha is the sweet dish prepared on special occasions. It has sweetened rice mixed with dry fruits and raisins.
Tadkiya Bhat: Tudkiya Bhat is the authentic pulao of kasauli that locals cook in their own way. This dish is cooked with Indian spices , potatoes and yoghurt along with onion, tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom provides an extra flavour.
Dham : Dhaam is a complete package of himachali dishes. The dish includes dal, rajma, rice, curd, Kadi and is very well complemented with jaggery. This is served on the festivals and other occasions.Dham is a traditional festive meal that is prepared by Brahmin chefs known as Botis, a brahmin caste also who are hereditary chefs.
Kukdi ki roti and Saag : Kukdi ki roti is made out of maize flour on a chulla. It is similar to the makki ki roti. It can be consumed with sarson ka saag or dal.
Patande: A popular breakfast dish of Solan and Sirmour district, Patande which is a himachali pancake.Made from wheat flour, poured on a ghee laden hot tawa .
Askuli : This is made from rice powder mixed with flour into liquid form. Then the liquid is poured into a hot stone tawa with deep carved round holes on a chulla. Askuli is consumed hot with black dal and ghee.
Poode: This is made from a batter of wheat, jaggery syrup (gud) which is then shallow fried in ghee or oil.
Revitalise your mind and body with a Green Ginger Tea made of cinnamon, ginger, green tea bags, spices, sugar and milk. Guests are requested to book the table well in advance in order to avoid inconvenience
Amrita Shergil the famous indian painter was born in Budapest, Hungary.Her father Umrao Singh Shergil Majithia, a Sikh aristocrat and a scholar in Sanskrit and mother Marie Antoniette Gottesmann, a opera singer from Hungary. Her mother came to India as a companion of Princess Bamba Sutherland the granddaughter of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. . Her younger sister was Indira Sundaram ,mother of the contemporary artist Vivan Sundaram. She spent most of early childhood in Budapest.
In 1921 her family moved to Summer Hill, Shimla in India, and soon began learning piano and violin, and by age nine she along with her younger sister Indira were giving concerts and acting in plays at Shimla’s Gaiety Theatre at Mall Road, Shimla Though she was already painting since the age of five she formally started learning painting at age eight.
She was greatly impressed and influenced by the Mughal and Pahari schools of painting and the cave paintings at Ajanta.Sher-Gil married her Hungarian first cousin, Dr. Victor Egan in 1938 and moved with him to India to stay at her paternal family’s home in Saraya in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Thus began her second phase of painting which equals in its impact on Indian art with the likes of Rabindranath Tagore and Jamini Roy of the Bengal school of art.
amrita shergil
Sher-Gil’s art has influenced generations of Indian artists from Sayed Haider Raza to Arpita Singh and her depiction of the plight of women has made her art a beacon for women at large both in India and abroad.[30] The Government of India has declared her works as National Art Treasures. Amrita Shergil has a house in kasauli which is a heritage building in kasauli and is looked after by Vivan Sundram now.
