How To Reach Kasauli

Kasauli is a quaint little hill station located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The snow-capped mountains, the lush green alpine meadows, the dense timbered woods and grand Victorian mansions have all contributed to the alluring charm of Kasauli. Far from the maddening crowd, it is the place to be for those in search of solace and solitude. To know how to reach Kasauli in detail, read on.

The closest airport to Kasauli is Chandigarh, located about 70 km from the hill station. There are regular flights to and from Chandigarh to almost all major cities of India including Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar, Mumbai, Chennai, Amritsar etc. From the airport, passengers can hire taxis to reach Kasauli.

A small hill station as it is, Kasauli does not have a rail station. The nearest station is Kalka which is located at a distance of 25 km from Kasauli. Kalka again is pretty well connected by rail with most of the cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Amritsar, Mumbai and Chandigarh. From Kalka station taxis are easily available for tourists to reach Kasauli.

Kasauli is connected by an excellent network of roads with cities like Delhi, Solam, Shimla, Ambala and Chandigarh. From here tourists can take taxis or Volvo buses to reach Kasauli. Bus service is frequent with lots of options to choose from. NH1 and NH22 connect Delhi with Kasauli and it is a 6 hour journey. From Chandigarh, it is a 2 hour ride via NH22.

Local bus service is provided by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). Tourists can move around in these buses and also private taxis for sightseeing. Tourists often prefer to explore Kasauli by foot as well.