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Sunset point and Lover's Lane, Kasauli- Overview, Travellers’ tips and Interesting Facts

Sunset point is a prominent yet very silent spot to enjoy the sunset, basins, pine-laid backdrops, and sceneries. Close to this Sunset point is a track or a path named as the Lover's Lane which is a sole silent walk through the valleys. It is close to some of the Kasauli's most serene and breath-taking sets.

It is a famous hill station where tourists usually come to seek respite from the hectic city life.

However, it is desirable to leave the area before it gets dark or late in the evening since it inclines to be a slightly off-beat place with not too many conveniences.

When to visit Sunset point and lover's lane?

Weather in Kasauli is pleasant most times of the year, and though summer is the best time of the year to enjoy; the cold and pleasant weather in winters are enjoyable too, and the beauty adds on with rare snowing. The winters in December and January are chilling while the other winter months are quite pleasurable.

However, it is highly suggested to avoid taking a visit this tourist spot in monsoon. Due to heavy rainfall there often leads to landslides.

How to Reach Kasauli?

Kasauli is very near to the city Chandigarh around 65 km, and from Kalka, it is 40 km. Hence, the best way to reach Kasauli is via Kalka or Chandigarh.

By train

Kalka has the nearby broad-scale railway station. The Indian Railways provides several superfast and express trains to Kalka from various metro cities of India like Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. You can easily access this route too and reach Kasauli. A train journey through the hills of Himachal is really a revivifying experience in itself.

By air

Chandigarh is the nearest airport to Kasauli and is located just 65 km away. So you can take any domestic flight and can reach the place in very less time.

By road

Though the bus journey is tedious, the beautiful scenery makes it an enjoyable ride. Himachal Pradesh State Transport Corporation plies numerous buses between Kasauli and the other cities in the state and also nearby cities.

The road connectivity from any part of the country to Kasauli is excellent. Hence, buses and taxis are very easily accessible from nearby places to reach here. You can also take the support of local transport like cabs and taxis, readily available to go around the town.

Things to do there

• Enjoy the sunset playing with shades of rustling green leaves all around.

• Relish an excellent photography session and capture each mesmerising moment.

• Gives yourself some quality time to introspect and rediscover yourself.

• Try out hiking and trekking in the wood around along with a guide.

• Witness the towering snow-capped peaks of Himalayas

Interesting facts about Sunset Point and Lover's Lane

1. This is one of the oldest places for tourists as Kasauli itself established in 1842.

2. The view from this point is fantastic as you can see many cities from here like Chandigarh, Panchkula, Pinjore, Nalagarh, and Kalka.

3. At night, the sky views are so unobstructed that you can spot many stars and constellations from this point.

4. This is one of the loved places of astronomers.

Nearby attraction

· Monkey point

Monkey Point is the topmost point of the town Kasauli. From there, being an enthusiastic tourist, you can get a complete view of the grasslands of Chandigarh province and the river Sutlej flowing down the valleys. Travellers can also witness a snow-capped peak of 'Choor Chandni', the topmost peak of the Lower Himalayan belt.

· The mall

This is the most adored place exception to the quiet Kasauli. Even though it is a small town, the mall road provides gratifying options for shopping and cuisines.

· Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak

This Gurudwara is an imperative religious centre as well as a preferred tourist spot after sunset point in Kasauli. Not just the daily prayers and programmes take place here. Instead, a unique programme is held every Sunday, and the best thing is the Gurudwara offers accommodation facilities for the tourists too.

· Christ Church

Christ Church is located in the centre of the city. A vibrant Mall road is around it. Being a popular tourist spot, it experiences a massive footfall in every season. It was erected in 1853 and was built with the magnificence of Gothic elegance of the architecture.

· Baptist Church

British people built this Church in the year 1923. Talking about the architecture of this Church is influenced by a blend of Indian and Victorian panaches. But the church was tainted by a fire in 2008 when all internal fixtures were destroyed.

· Shri Baba Balak Nath Temple

It is devoted to Baba Balak Nath who was an enthusiastic follower of Lord Shiva. It is situated very close to Kasauli and can be easily reached by bus or taxi within a few minutes. The belief adjoining this temple is that if infertile couples come here and pray, they will soon be blessed with children.

Traveller’s tips to sunset point Kasauli

• Wear comfortable and flat shoes as you have to walk a lot uphill and downhill throughout.

• Don’t forget to carry your camera, make sure it is charged adequately as there is no source of power there.

• Carry a newspaper or a foldable mat with you to lie down and take some rest whenever required at the rocky and dirty mountains.