![MOHAN MEAKIN BREWERIES, KASAULI BREWERIES, VINE YARD IN KASAULI]()
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 29, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
In 1820, Edward Dyer moved from England to set up the first brewery in kasali which came to be known as Dyer Breweries . The Kasauli brewery launched Asia’s first beer, Lion, which was very poplar amongst the British rulers and troops stationed in the hot climate of India. The brewery was later shifted to Solan as there was an abundant supply of fresh water there. The Kasauli brewery site was converted to a distillery, which is still operatational. later H G Meakin, moved to India and bought the Solan Breweries from Edward Dyer . After the First World War, the Meakin and Dyer breweries merged.Following independence, N.N. Mohan acquired a majority stake in Dyer Meakin Breweries. He took over the management of the company in 1949 and the company name was changed to Mohan Meakin Breweries in 1967. Later Colonel V.R. Mohan took over as Managing Director. Later the manufacturing activities of the company were diversified into other fields including breakfast cereals, fruit juices and mineral water under the leadership of Brigadier (Dr.) Kapil Mohan . Subsequently the word brewery was dropped from the company name . Today, Mohan Meakin’s principal brands are Old Monk Rum and Golden Eagle Beer. Its other products include Diplomat Deluxe, Colonel’s Special, Black Knight, Meakin 10,000 and Solan No 1 whiskies, Asia’s original beer, Lion, is still sold in northern India.
WINE MATURE ROOM
STEAM ENGINE
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 25, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
AMRITA SHERGIL’S HOME IN KASAULI
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.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 22, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Admist tall pine trees and wild flowers and daisies are some summer houses which have become a landmark’s . Khuswant Singh’s Raj Villa is one of them. Inherited from his father-in-law who had purchased the bungalow from a British couple living there. There’s no gate just a pillar post named Raj Villa . Khushwant singh could be spotted taking a evening walk down the upper mall wrapped in a Himachali shawl with a body guard.
KHUSHWANT SINGH’S BUNGLOW
ENTRY GATE
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 22, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Jakki mull building is believed to be the oldest shopping complex in kasauli ..It has mainly three shops .
- Sharma photographers.
- Jakki mull & sons
- Gupta brothers daily needs
- Sharma phographers is the oldest and one and only photo studio in kasauli. One can find unique photographs of kasauli and famous personalities of kasauli. One can see photos of famous personalities who have studied in the famous Lawrence school sanawar like Sanjay dutt, puja bedi , Parikshit sahni and many more.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 18, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
NATURE WALKS IN KASAULI
To discover the heart and soul of a place , there is no better way to do so than on foot. Kasauli is surrounded by woody hills and trails, so why not climb one to take in the views? You can either hike up or take the toy train ride. An enjoyable endeavour either way. Ascend a hill, hike through pine forests its upto you to decide! With beautiful trails, virtually every corner of kasauli is waiting to be discovered by you.Take a guided walk with one of our expert Interpreters! Enjoy the natural beauty of kasauli while learning about flaura and fauna,birds & animals, and more. These walks are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Rest a while in the sunshine and savour the wonderful scenery. Mighty hills, deep-green pine forests, picturesque valleys, Kasauli is a paradise for nature-lovers. Discover the pristine nature, flora and fauna and seek inspiration in places of tranquillity and energy.Your local guide brings everything to life, and helps you spot the birds and animals that make kasauli jungles their home .Explore the beauty of our trails with a local guide to lead you through the diverse ecology of kasauli. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
We take you for nature walks in kasauli, away from the noise and pollution of major roads and off beaten tourist tracks giving you insights into the rural way of life in local himachali villages around kasauli. Our walks take you out into a rural setting for experiencing the traditions and customs associated with local villages. Kasauli has earned its name as being one of the places enriched with natural untouched beauty.
Discover the real rural kasauli with walks from village to village in the company of your own local guide.Wooded hills and lush green valleys, ancient footpaths and sweeping views of the majestic Dhauladhar peaks. Picturesque hillside villages nestled admist pine trees and fields, amazing wildlife and warm hospitality. The experience is unforgettable, as you encounter friendly local villagers welcome you with humbling warmth and leave you longing to return to kasauli.
Once the mode of transport for royalty and women in purdah nearly a century ago, the palanquin tradition is carried out in the kasauli hills .The bride and groom are taken in palanquins on their wedding day.
Kasauli has many beautiful walking trails for nature walks.
Kasauli is perhaps the best supported hiking and nature walks destination in the entire area. You can enjoy a gorgeous mountain scenic walk and never have to carry anything more than a light daypack.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.
In today’s hectic life where both vacation time and money are tight, traveler’s may prefer to spend a more limited time in the the nature, choosing to go on day hike instead.We at la pinekonez organise the best nature walks in kasauli for you through the jungles.One can spot wild animals and birds during the nature walks.We plan the trek as per you capabilities and number of members in the team.
We take our guests to off beat places which happen to be untouched by civilization. We also plan lunch by the stream with live music which can be quiet refreshing for the trekkers after a long trek. One must pre book their dates to avoid any inconvenience.
