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.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 18, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Central Research Institute
Central Research Institute, Kasauli.
The Central Research Institute (CRI), originally the Pasteur Institute of India, was established at Kasauli in 1904 under its first director Sir David Semple, as an institute working in the fields of immunology and virological research.
The CRI works as a World Health Organization ‘Collaborating Centre’, and as an immuno-biological laboratory producing vaccines for measles and polio, and the DTP group of vaccines. It also provides a Master of Science programme in Microbiology.
![BUN SAMOSAS OF TANNU HALWAI / PLACES TO EAT IN KASAULI]()
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 17, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Every place is known for its speciality food and so is kasauli. The town of Kasauli is known for its Bun Samosa served out at a local world famous sweet shop run by Tannu Halwai.
This sweet shop of Narinder Sahu known as Tannu Sweet Shop is frequented by Omar Abhdulla former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Farooq Abdullah and the late writer Khushwant Singh besides others. Certificate of excellence awarded by trip advisor, photographs of prominent personalities having a bite of the bun samosa adorns the walls of the shop walls. TANNU KI DUKAN is a popular name amongst the kasauli residents and they will happily guide you to his shop.
Delicious aalu tikki stuffed bun, or a mouth watering samosa burger with local chutney . It was made famous by an article by Khushwant Singh, Tannu Halwai in Heritage Market is the place to go for the famed bun samosa. There is a copy of the article written by Khushwant Singh hung at the entrance of the shop where he praises the innovative dish.
Khushwant Singh did not want to try their gulab jamun.The Bun is grilled nicely on the tawa and later stuffed with chana and Samosa. One can also try the refreshing ginger Tea and not to miss the Jalebis. The place is always bustling with customers .
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 17, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
KASAULI CLUB
Kasauli club is situated on the upper mall in a very scenic location. The cool breeze of the deodar and the pine trees greets one with affection. It is considered a pride and privilege to be its member. Kasauli club’s membership is most sought after and is difficult in getting an invitation to the Queen’s Ball. .
Open air sitting area cum restaurant of the club. To be a full member of the kasauli club the current waiting period is about twenty-five years .The members of the kasauli club be seen basking in the sun on cold winter morning or sitting by the fireplace in the evenings , sipping tea and reading novels. The Kasauli Club was established with a joint effort of locals and the service personnels in the year 1880, as a Reading cum assembly room in kasauli .The club has a tennis court , squash court and bridge/card room.
History of Kasauli club
It was named kasauli club ltd in 1898 when a limited company and constitution were set up with its first director as Sir David Semple .Initially the Club was for the exclusive use of the Britishers and held social meetings, tea and dinner dances. The club was registered at Office of the Registrar in Lahore. Only men were allowed to stay while women were allowed to reside during winters .The club consists of a lively bar, comfortable lounge, library, billiards, and a spacious dining room, squash court and a tennis court. In the year 1900 a kitchen and residential blocks were added to the kasauli club and slowly Bar,Guests Rooms, Billiards Room, Tennis Courts were added too. Slowly club became a destination for the british army officers in the Shimla Hills. In 1915 officers at Dagshai, Solan and Subathu could be admitted as honorary members.
The Club was originally constructed of wood and plaster, and was a typical hill architecture.The club was was ruined by a fire in 2002, causing a loss to the old-world furniture, precious books & paintings, and, above all the charming British touch.However the members got together and got it reconstructed in the year 2005 somewhat resembling the old structure. On the departure of the britishers from India some of the members of the Club were in a mood to sell off the club. After the efforts of Sir Maurice Gwyer an Indian buyer was finally traced. Thanks to Col. M.L. Ahuja the kasauli club is still there.
British Era Letterboxes
On the entry gate of the Kasauli club is a reminder of a gone era in this age of e- mails the blood-red coloured letter-boxes of the British era which still stand elegantly in some places around the town of kasauli. As compared to the modern era letter-boxes made of thin sheets of metal , these stand apart. Made out of wrought iron in cylindrical and pillar shapes with crowns on the top reminding of the coat of arms, these letter-boxes stand majestically. They have withstood the ups and downs of time. After India got Independence from the British , most remnants of the British were faded away , but some of the letter-boxes managed to with stand all this. Some are over 150 years old. Now they all bear the logo of the Indian Postal Services.letter-boxes were installed in the late 1830s. Painted in different colours , they were finally painted uniformly in red colour in 1876 in London. Since India was under the British rule, many such letter-boxes were put up in the important places where the Britisher’s resided. It is due to the efforts of Major R.E. Hotz, who didn’t return to England after Independence and settled down in Kasauli, that the beautiful letter-box survives till today and is functional. When the government was acquiring these letter-boxes, this one was spared on the request of Major Hotz.
Lately, the government again wanted to remove this letter-box and keep it in the museum. However, thanks to the indian Army authorities who rejected the proposal saying that the letter-box was the property of the Army since it is located within the Army cantonment area. The sleek letter-box continues to be functional and even receives a couple of letters every day.
Gurdass Singh also known as chacha can be seen greeting club members on the entry gate.
Club Timings
Club is functional all the seven days in a week.
Winters 8.30 A.M to 10.30 P.M
Summers 8.30 A.M to 10.45 P.M
Telephone numbers of the club
Reception: 01792 – 273882
Office: 01792 – 272010
Executive Secretary: 01792 – 273838
It is currently located within Indian Army premises and managed by a regular Indian Army Officer as Club Secretary.
Any individual found violating the Dress Code shall not be permitted to enter the Club premises.
Please note that the club has a particular dress code to be worn. Collared shirts are indeed a must as a part of the dress code of the Kasauli Club, which is 135 years old. Late Om puri had arrived for the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival in slippers and shirt tucked out . He was denied entry into the club.
Dress code for gents.
Formal Dress for Gents
(a) Lounge Suit / Safari Suit / Combination / Blazer / Nehru Jacket.
(b) Shirts tucked in with trousers.
(c) Turban for Sikh Gentlemen.
(d) Leather Shoes with Socks.
Dress code for Ladies.
Formal : Sarees / Suits / Formal trousers and Coat.
Dress items NOT allowed inside the Club premises
(a) Shirt / T-Shirts without collars or with Chinese collars.
(b) Tracksuits / Jogging / Bermuda Shorts & Sports Shoes.
(c) Mini Skirts / Shorts for ladies.
(d) Slippers / Chappals and Sandals.
(e) Patkas / Caps for Sikh gentlemen.
(f) Shoes without Socks.
(g) Sports shoes are NOT permitted inside the Bar after 7:00 PM for both Ladies and Gents.
Accomodation for the Members
The kasauli club has luxurious rented accomodation for the members .
The rooms gives one an old world charm feeling with a backdrop of the dhauladhar mountain ranges. Bookings can be made 60 days before.
- Member can book only two rooms at a time, except during the month of May and June when only one room can be booked.
2. Rooms can be booked for a period of 7 days .
KASAULI WEEK 2018
Kasauli club 97th week to start of today.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 16, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Clock Tower in front of the Canteen.Its not an old tower , built around 1996.It was built by Family of Maj Gen Mohinder Singh’s family ( first station commander of the Garrison ).Now it is of great significance for the locals to keep record of time.
