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Kasauli
One of the small towns developed by the British during the 'hey day' of the empire, and reached by a branch road from Kalka-Shimla road, the little town of Kasauli lies curled along the heights of the first major row of hills and the cable cars from the highway that reach up to Kasauli are a major attraction. Kasauli itself seems to live in a delightful time warp that belongs to a century now gone. Its narrow roads wander up and down the hillside and offer some of the finest views of the area. Standing majesstically above all the lower hills is the peak of Choor Chandni (Choor Dhar).
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Dagshai
Another little cantonment at an altitude of 1925 Meters just 19 Km from Kasauli. Accessible by a link road which divert from Dharampur. Dagshai is perched on a small hill there are military public school and military barrecks. This is ideal place to visit.
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Dharampur
Dharampur is situated on the National Highway No. 22 amidst the healthy air of the fragrant pines.
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Monkey-Point
The highest point in Kasauli called Monkey point is just 4 Km from Kasauli bus stand. The Monkey Point commands an excellent view of distant plains of Chandigarh region and the river Satluj tracing a silvery trail through the scene. A small temple is also situated on the top of the hill which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. According to legend at the Ramayana when Lord Hanuman returning from Himalayas after obtaining Sanjivany Booty (Magical Herb) touch the hill by his foot thus top of the hill is foot shape. On a clear and starry night the gorgeous view of Chandigarh can be seen from the Monkey point
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Sabathu
A little cantonment town has a Gurkha fort built in the early year of the 19th century is situated at an altitude of 1437 meters. A Cantonment town which quartered British soldiers in the time of british Empire. A Diversion road from Dharampur 15 Km away leads to the Sabathu town.
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Chail
The little settlement of Chail is built over three hills. The Palace Hotel crowns the Rajgarh Hill, the Sidh Baba ka mandir is atop the Sidh hill, while the third is Pandva hill. Chail has a famous cricket ground at 2444.4 m and is one of the highest pitches in the world. Chail is just 30 Kms from the hotel.
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Renuka Ji
The Renuka Ji lies in the low Shiwalik hills that form the outer fringes of the Himalayas mountains. Fed by underwater springs and with a circumferecnce of 2.5 kms, this is the largest lake in Himachal. Renuka's attractions include the temples of renuka and Parshuram. to reach Renukaji it tales about 2-3 hrs..
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