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Kasauli vs Shimla

Pick Kasauli for

peace and quiet, tight budgets, workations, fewer people

Pick Shimla for

family trips, first-timers, snow

Kasauli compared with Shimla
KasauliShimla
RegionHimachal, SolanHimachal, Shimla
Highest point1,927 m2,454 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground2–33–4
Best monthsFeb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovMar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Snow likelyJanDec, Jan, Feb
Crowds in seasonModerateBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,800about ₹3,000
GatewayChandigarhChandigarh
With kidsGreatGreat
With seniorsGreatGreat
PermitsSome viewpoints are inside an army cantonment — carry ID.None.

Kasauli: when to go

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    Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Shimla: when to go

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    Jan
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    Feb
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    Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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