Hill Towns
Kasauli
Half dayA colonial hill town surrounded by mixed forest, useful for guests who wish to combine Chillaru’s quieter forest setting with time in the town.
Beyond Chillaru
Places to Visit Near Chillaru and the Kasauli Hills
A practical guide to six cultural and regional outings around Solan and the wider Kasauli Hills.
Not every stay in the hills needs a full sightseeing schedule.
Some guests may want one short outing between slower hours at the resort. Others may wish to explore a hill town, temple, monastery, heritage park or historic palace.
The six places below have been selected from official information sources. Access, opening information and road conditions can change, so guests should check the official information and speak to Reception before setting out.
Hill Towns
Chail
Longer outingA forested hill destination associated with the former Patiala summer retreat, the Palace, Cricket Ground and Kali Tibba.
Cultural & Spiritual
Jatoli Mahadev Temple
Short cultural outingA prominent temple near Solan whose shikhar and Nagar-style architecture provide a distinct cultural visit.
Cultural & Spiritual
Menri Monastery, Dolanji
Half dayA spiritual and administrative centre of the Bon tradition, re-established at Dolanji near Solan.
Heritage
Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park
Half dayA hillside heritage complex near Solan with gardens, a large temple and representations of Indian cultural and mythological traditions.
Heritage
Arki Fort and Palace
Longer cultural outingA historic fort-palace associated with the former Baghal princely state and known for surviving Kangra-style wall paintings.
Access, opening information and road conditions can change. Please check the official information and speak to Reception before setting out.