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In
this charming town, Himachal Tourism runs the equally charming
Hotel Ros Common. This colonial bungalow provides an old world atmosphere
to truly savour Kasauli. It offers solitude without compelling one to
become a recluse.
ACCESS:
Kasauli is connected by road. The closest
broad gauge railhead is at Kalka, 37 km away. The closest airport are at
Chandigarh, (65 km) and Shimla (73km). Taxis and buses for Kasauli are
available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and Shimla.
CLIMATE :
In winter, the temperature gets quite low
and heavy woolens are required. In summer, the climate is mild light
woolens/cottons are recommended.
Facilities
:
- Rooms
are airy, spacious, decently furnished with attached baths and running
hot & cold water
- Restaurant, Room service, Laundry and
Dry Cleaning arranged
- Satellite Television
- Parking within premises
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Tariff on Continental
Plan
PLACES OF INTEREST
MONKEY POINT: 3.5 km
from Hotel Ros Common, a hill which derives its name from Rishi Man-Ki who
used to worship an idol of Lord Hanuman and later the summit was crowned
with a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and presently being looked
after by the personnel of Air Force, stationed here. The area being
restricted from security point of view, no belongings like Camera etc are
allowed.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Christ and the Baptist Church are examples of Kasauli's colonial
architecture. Central Research Institute established in 1906 by Dr. Sample
prepares various vaccines. Kuthar (46 km) has an old palace with wall
paintings. The small Sanwara Station (16 km) on the Kalka Shimla Railway
line can make a good downhill hike from Kasauli.
BABA BALAK NATH TEMPLE:
3 km on the Hill top is a famous temple of Sidh Baba Balak Nath.
SHIRDI SAI BABA MANDIR:
Built in 1989 the famous temple is located half km away from Garkhal. The
idol of Sai Baba was built at Jaipur and the burning flame in this temple
signifies the divine power of Sai Baba of Shirdi.
LAWRENCE SCHOOL:
Situated on top of the hill is the famous Lawrence School. Mr. Henry
Lawrence was the founder of this school. He also built the first cottage
in Kasauli known as Sunny Side in 1848.

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