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Shimla vs Kasauli

Pick Shimla for

family trips, first-timers, snow

Pick Kasauli for

peace and quiet, tight budgets, workations, fewer people

Shimla compared with Kasauli
ShimlaKasauli
RegionHimachal, ShimlaHimachal, Solan
Highest point2,454 m1,927 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground3–42–3
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFeb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyDec, Jan, FebJan
Crowds in seasonBusyModerate
Daily spendabout ₹3,000about ₹2,800
GatewayChandigarhChandigarh
With kidsGreatGreat
With seniorsGreatGreat
PermitsNone.Some viewpoints are inside an army cantonment — carry ID.

Shimla: when to go

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    Jan
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    Feb
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    Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Kasauli: when to go

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    Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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