Key hubs
Kasauli airport and railway station
- Airport
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC), about 60-70 km by road; allow roughly 1.5-2 hours by taxi
- Railway station
- Kalka (KLK) is the closest railhead, about 25 km away; Chandigarh and Ambala Cantt (UMB) are the larger junctions
- Getting around
- The town centre is walkable but hilly; taxis cover viewpoints and the outlying temples, and a private car from Chandigarh is the simplest way to arrive
How to reach Kasauli by air
The nearest major airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC), about 60-70 km away; allow roughly 1.5-2 hours by taxi.
How to reach Kasauli by train
Kalka (KLK) is the closest railhead, about 25 km from Kasauli, and is also the start of the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge line. Chandigarh and Ambala Cantt (UMB) are larger junctions with more long-distance trains.
How to reach Kasauli by road
Kasauli is roughly 58 km from Chandigarh and about 77 km from Shimla. The usual routes run via Kalka and Parwanoo, or via Dharampur on the Shimla highway, which is generally the easier road.
Getting around Kasauli
The town centre is compact and best seen on foot, but slopes are steep. Taxis serve the viewpoints and temples; a private car from Chandigarh is the simplest way to arrive.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kasauli
- Take a taxi to Manki Point, the Gilbert Trail and Baba Balak Nath temple rather than walking from the Mall; the stairs and slopes add up quickly.
- Carry a government ID for Manki Point, which is inside an Air Force station, and arrive well before the afternoon cut-off.
- Avoid July and August if you can: heavy rain, fog and landslides can close or slow the hill roads.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.