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	'''Kasauli''' is a [[town]] and [[cantonment]], located in [[Solan district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. The cantonment was established by the [[British Raj]] in 1842 as a Colonial [[hill station]],<ref name=Tribune>Sharma, Ambika; [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010302/art-trib.htm#1 "Architecture of Kasauli churches"]; ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)\|The Tribune]]'', Online edition, 2 March 2001. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref>{{cvt\|25\|km}} from [[Solan]], {{cvt\|77\|km}} from [[Shimla]], {{cvt\|58\|km}} from [[Chandigarh]], and {{cvt\|94\|km}} from [[Ambala Cantt]] ([[Haryana]]), an important railway junction of North India.		'''Kasauli''' is a [[town]] and [[cantonment]], located in the [[Solan district]] of the [[Indian state]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. The cantonment was established by the [[British Raj]] in 1842 as a Colonial [[hill station]],<ref name=Tribune>Sharma, Ambika; [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010302/art-trib.htm#1 "Architecture of Kasauli churches"]; ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)\|The Tribune]]'', Online edition, 2 March 2001. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref>{{cvt\|25\|km}} from [[Solan]], {{cvt\|77\|km}} from [[Shimla]], {{cvt\|58\|km}} from [[Chandigarh]], and {{cvt\|94\|km}} from [[Ambala Cantt]] ([[Haryana]]), an important railway junction of North India.

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	Kasauli is a Cantonment Board city in district of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The Kasauli city is divided into 6 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Kasauli Cantonment Board has population of 3,885 of which 2,183 are males ~~while~~ 1,702 are females ~~as per~~ report released by Census India 2011.		Kasauli is a Cantonment Board city in the district of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The Kasauli city is divided into 6 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Kasauli Cantonment Board has a population of 3,885, of which 2,183 are males and 1,702 are females, according to a report released by Census India 2011.

	~~Population~~ of ~~Children~~ with age of 0-6 is 406 which is 10.45% of total population of Kasauli (CB). In Kasauli Cantonment Board, Female Sex Ratio is of 780 against state average of 972. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Kasauli is around 888 compared to Himachal Pradesh state average of 909. Literacy rate of Kasauli city is 91.23% higher than state average of 82.80%. In Kasauli, Male literacy is around 94.05% while female literacy rate is 87.56%.{{citation needed\|date=August 2021}}		The population of children with age of 0-6 is 406 which is 10.45% of total population of Kasauli (CB). In Kasauli Cantonment Board, Female Sex Ratio is of 780 against state average of 972. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Kasauli is around 888 compared to Himachal Pradesh state average of 909. Literacy rate of Kasauli city is 91.23% higher than state average of 82.80%. In Kasauli, Male literacy is around 94.05% while female literacy rate is 87.56%.{{citation needed\|date=August 2021}}

	==Climate==		==Climate==
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	===Nahri Temple===		===Nahri Temple===
	The Nahri Temple, devoted to the Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva, is thought to have been constructed around a hundred and fifty years ago. Also known as 'Jantar Mantar' and 'Choo Mantar Mahadev Temple', the temple is renowned for its festive celebration of Dushera and Shivratri. The temple boasts striking idols of the goddess Durga and Lord Shiva placed in the chamber of temple. Near this temple, there is century-old ''bauri'' which still offers sweet potable water. This temple is known to be visited by hundreds of pilgrims each year to present their prayers.{{citation needed \|date=April 2021}}		The Nahri Temple, devoted to the Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva, is thought to have been constructed around a hundred and fifty years ago. Also known as 'Jantar Mantar' and 'Choo Mantar Mahadev Temple', the temple is renowned for its festive celebration of Dushera and Shivratri. The temple boasts striking idols of the goddess Durga and Lord Shiva placed in the chamber of temple. The temple is still in good condition and is visited by many people each year. It is a popular spot for prayers and festivals.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=explorer \|first1=the india \|title=Famous Places To Visit In Kasauli (2023) \|url=https://theindiaexplorer.com/2023/06/kasauli/ \|website=the india explorer \|publisher=nishi \|access-date=19 June 2023}}</ref> Near this temple, there is century-old ''bauri'' which still offers sweet potable water. This temple is known to be visited by hundreds of pilgrims each year to present their prayers.{{citation needed \|date=April 2021}}

	===Hanuman Mandir (~~Monkey~~ Point)===		===Hanuman Mandir (Manki Point)===
	Monkey Point is situated in the Air Force Station near the Lower Mall region about {{cvt\|4\|km}} from the center of town. According to the Ramayana, when Lord Hanuman was returning from the Himalayas after acquiring the "Sanjivani Booty", one of his feet touched the hill; that's why the top of the hill is in the shape of a foot. On clear nights a view of [[Chandigarh]] can be seen from Monkey Point.{{citation needed \|date=April 2021}}		Monkey Point is situated in the Air Force Station near the Lower Mall region about {{cvt\|4\|km}} from the center of town. According to the Ramayana, when Lord Hanuman was returning from the Himalayas after acquiring the "Sanjivani Booty", one of his feet touched the hill; that's why the top of the hill is in the shape of a foot. On clear nights a view of [[Chandigarh]] can be seen from Monkey Point.{{citation needed \|date=April 2021}}

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	==Notable people==		==Notable people==
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	*[[Braj Kumar Nehru]], former [[Governor]] of [[Assam]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ambassador of India to United States of America\|Ambassador of India to the United States]] (1961–1968) and [[India House, London\|Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]] (1973–1977) was a former resident.		*[[Braj Kumar Nehru]], former [[Governor]] of [[Assam]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ambassador of India to United States of America\|Ambassador of India to the United States]] (1961–1968) and [[India House, London\|Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]] (1973–1977) was a former resident.
	*[[Michael Baines]], English cricketer and British Army officer, born in Kasauli<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27613/27613.html \|title=Player profile: Michael Baines \|publisher=CricketArchive \|access-date=2019-04-05 \|url-access=subscription}}</ref>		*[[Michael Baines]], English cricketer and British Army officer, born in Kasauli<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27613/27613.html \|title=Player profile: Michael Baines \|publisher=CricketArchive \|access-date=2019-04-05 \|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~{{commons category\|Kasauli}}~~
	*~~{{wikivoyage-inline\|Kasauli}}~~		*
	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110709163109/http://himachal.nic.in/welcome.asp Himachal Pradesh website]. Retrieved 8 July 2011		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110709163109/http://himachal.nic.in/welcome.asp Himachal Pradesh website]. Retrieved 8 July 2011
	*[http://www.himachal.nic.in/tcp/DPKASAULI.pdf "Development plan for Kasauli Planning Area"], Himachal Pradesh Government. Retrieved 8 July 2011		*[http://www.himachal.nic.in/tcp/DPKASAULI.pdf "Development plan for Kasauli Planning Area"], Himachal Pradesh Government. Retrieved 8 July 2011

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	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	~~According to the 2011 India [[census]],~~ Kasauli ~~had~~ a ~~population~~ of 4,~~994~~. The ~~male~~ population ~~constituted 56~~% of ~~the~~ population ~~while the female population was 44%~~. Kasauli ~~had an~~ average ~~literacy~~ rate of 80%, higher than ~~the then national~~ average of 75.5%~~; male~~ literacy ~~was 84~~%~~, and~~ female ~~76%~~. 10% ~~of the population was under 6 years of age~~.		Kasauli is a Cantonment Board city in district of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The Kasauli city is divided into 6 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Kasauli Cantonment Board has population of 3,885 of which 2,183 are males while 1,702 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

			Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 406 which is 10.45 % of total population of Kasauli (CB). In Kasauli Cantonment Board, Female Sex Ratio is of 780 against state average of 972. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Kasauli is around 888 compared to Himachal Pradesh state average of 909. Literacy rate of Kasauli city is 91.23 % higher than state average of 82.80 %. In Kasauli, Male literacy is around 94.05 % while female literacy rate is 87.56 %.{{cn\|date=August 2021}}

	==Climate==		==Climate==
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	==Notable people==		==Notable people==
	<!-- Anyone added here should have a Wikipedia article, or inline cites to Independent Verifiable Sources to prove notability and that they were born or spent significant time here - if none forthcoming, the name will be removed. Add in alphabetic order -->		<!-- Anyone added here should have a Wikipedia article, or inline cites to Independent Verifiable Sources to prove notability and that they were born or spent significant time here - if none forthcoming, the name will be removed. Add in alphabetic order -->
	*~~[[Sir]]~~ [[Braj Kumar Nehru]], former [[Governor]] of [[Assam]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ambassador of India to United States of America\|Ambassador of India to the United States]] (1961–1968) and [[India House, London\|Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]] (1973–1977) was a former resident.		*[[Braj Kumar Nehru]], former [[Governor]] of [[Assam]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ambassador of India to United States of America\|Ambassador of India to the United States]] (1961–1968) and [[India House, London\|Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]] (1973–1977) was a former resident.
	*[[Michael Baines]], English cricketer and British Army officer, born in Kasauli<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27613/27613.html \|title=Player profile: Michael Baines \|publisher=CricketArchive \|access-date=2019-04-05 \|url-access=subscription}}</ref>		*[[Michael Baines]], English cricketer and British Army officer, born in Kasauli<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27613/27613.html \|title=Player profile: Michael Baines \|publisher=CricketArchive \|access-date=2019-04-05 \|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
	*[[Frank Blaker]], [[Victoria Cross]] recipient, born in Kasauli<ref>[http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/ggburma.htm "Known graves of holders of The Victoria Cross - Frank Gerald Blaker"], Victoriacross.org.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2014</ref>		*[[Frank Blaker]], [[Victoria Cross]] recipient, born in Kasauli<ref>[http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/ggburma.htm "Known graves of holders of The Victoria Cross - Frank Gerald Blaker"], Victoriacross.org.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2014</ref>
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	*[https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/16780 Dr Krishan Kumar Tripathi] - Pioneer Biotechnologist, worked as a scientist in CRI Kasauli.
	*[http://www.insaindia.res.in/detail/N37-0791 Dr.Manmohandas B Soparkar] - Assistant Director, Central Research Institute, Kasauli

	~~. Acharya '''Krishan Kant Attri''' (Born in Garkhal-Kasauli) - First Hindu Chaplain To UK Armed Force's. He Got MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) From Prince.~~

	~~. '''Ann Codrington''' (1894–1982) British Actress :~~
	~~Born: September 10, 1894 in Kasauli, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India~~

	==References==		==References==

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'''Kasauli''' is a [[cantonment]] and town, located in [[Solan district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. The cantonment was established by the [[British Raj]] in 1842 as a Colonial [[hill station]],<ref name=Tribune>Sharma, Ambika; [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010302/art-trib.htm#1 "Architecture of Kasauli churches"]; ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'', Online edition, 2 March 2001. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref> 77 km from [[Shimla]], 65 km from [[Chandigarh]], and 94 km from [[Ambala Cantt]] ([[Haryana]]), an important railway junction of North India.

==Demographics==
According to the 2011 India [[census]], Kasauli had a population of 4,994. The male population constituted 56% of the population while the female population was 44%. Kasauli had an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the then national average of 75.5%; male literacy was 84%, and female 76%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.

==Climate==
[[File:Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Kasauli on a winter afternoon.]]

Kasauli has a moderate climate. Winter temperature is approximately 2 degrees Celsius, the summer temperatures rarely exceeds 32 degrees Celsius or more. The general wind direction is south-west to north-east. Total rainfall for the year is 1020 millimetres, with humidity at 90% in September and 28% in April. Sometimes snowfall is also there during early January and in winters are chilly, there are a couple of frosty nights. Minimum temperature recorded in Kasuli was -6° Celsius.

== Landmarks ==

=== Central Research Institute ===
The Central Research Institute (CRI), originally the Pasteur Institute of India, was established at Kasauli in 1904 under its first director [[Sir David Semple]], as an institute working in the fields of immunology and virological research.<ref>{{Cite journal |doi = 10.1038/146023a0|title = Pasteur Institute of India, Kasauli|journal = Nature|volume = 146|issue = 3688|pages = 23|year = 1940|bibcode = 1940Natur.146Q..23.|doi-access = free}}</ref>

The CRI works as a [[World Health Organization]] ‘Collaborating Centre’, and as an immuno-biological laboratory producing vaccines for [[measles]] and [[polio]], and the [[DPT vaccine|DTP]] group of vaccines. It also provides a [[Master of Science]] programme in Microbiology.

===Baptist Church===
Kasauli [[Baptists|Baptist Church]] is a 1923 brick and wood building, situated close to the Sadar Bazzar. According to ''[[The Indian Express]]'' it is "considered a unique example of colonial architecture of the British era". In 2008 the church was damaged by a fire which destroyed all the internal furnishings.<ref name="Kashyap">Kashyap, Arvind; [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kasauli-church-pastor-suspects-arson/385387/ "Kasauli church pastor suspects arson"]; ''[[The Indian Express]]'', 14 Nov 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref><ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2008/11/12/fire-breaks-out-in-kasauli-church-pastor-seeks-probe-1226497015.html "Fire breaks out in Kasauli Church, Pastor seeks probe"]; ''[[Oneindia.in]]'', 12 November 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref>

===Christ Church===
[[File:Christ Church, Kasauli ,Solan ,Himachal Pardesh.jpg|alt=he church in itself is very beautiful and artistic. Attracts a lot of visitors.|thumb|picturesque structure ]]
Christ Church was previously an [[Anglican]] church, inaugurated on 24 July 1853.

Christ church Kasauli came into existence in 1844 when Dr. Daniel Wilson (the great Metropolitan Bishop of Calcutta) appointed Rev MJ Jennings a chaplain to the new station Kasauli for the 1st time. Who started worship services in a barrack as there was no church building.
At the end of October 1844 Dr. Wilson, the Bishop of Calcutta paid his 1st visitation of Kasauli and on 26th of that month laid the foundation stone of future Christ Church. On 24th July 1853 the shed of the church was completed and on that day the church was used for the worship services for 1st time.
In 1880s the church tower was raised and the public clock was placed on it in the leadership of Rev J.B. Brunesson by importing the same from W.H. Bailey & Co of Manchester, England. The total cost of this was Rs. 2612 and 11 annas towards which Rs. 1250 was given by Government and the balance raised by public subscription. After remaining in hibernation for many decades this Tower Clock, In 2015 the clock starts ticking again with the wonderful efforts of Good Samaritan from Chandigarh and the Local EME workshop. Clock still works on Mechanical gears and now in Limca book of Records for being the oldest working Tower Turret Clock in India. [https://amolak.in/web/in-kasauli-the-church-clock-is-ticking-again/ Link for the restoration story]

[[File:CHRIST CHURCH, KASAULI.JPG|270px|thumb|Christ Church, Kasauli]]

Since 1970 it has been under the auspices of the [[Church of North India]] (CNI) in the diocese of [[Amritsar]].<ref name=KasauliChurches>[http://www.kasauliresort.com/kasauli_church.html Kasauli Churches] Kasauliresort.com. Retrieved 9 May 2011</ref> The church contains Spanish and Italian imported [[stained glass]] windows depicting [[Jesus|Christ]], [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]], [[Barnabas|Saint Barnabas]] and [[Francis of Assisi|Saint Francis]].<ref name=Tribune/>

===Circuit house===
===Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Ji===
The [[Gurudwara]] ([[Sikh]] house of worship and hospitality) Shri Guru Nanak Ji is located in the Garkhal bazaar near Kasauli.<ref>[http://www.indiahimachalpradesh.com/kasauli/kasauli-gurudwara.html Kasauli Gurudwara] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323171529/http://www.indiahimachalpradesh.com/kasauli/kasauli-gurudwara.html |date=23 March 2012 }} indiahimachalpradesh.com. Retrieved 9 May 2011</ref>

===Kasauli Club===
The Kasauli Club was established by civilians and service personnel in 1880, as the Kasauli Reading and Assembly Rooms. It gained its present name in 1898 when a limited liability company and constitution were established; its first director was Sir David Semple of Kasauli's Pasteur Institute. At the time the Club was for the exclusive use of the British Raj, and held social meetings, [[Tea dance|tea and dinner dances]], and [[Festival|galas]]. In 1915 regimental officers at [[Dagshai]], Solan and Subathu could be admitted as honorary members. At [[Indian Independence Act 1947|Independence]] in 1947, plans to sell the then loss-making Club failed.<ref name=Tribune2>Sharma, Ambika; [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050529/spectrum/main3.htm "An exclusive retreat in the hills"]; ''The Tribune'', Online edition, 29 May 2005. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref>

The Club was originally constructed of wood and plaster, and was typical of hill architecture. In 2001, after a 2000 restoration, it was destroyed by fire, losing "elegant, old-world furniture, [and] precious and rare books". By 2005 it had been redesigned and rebuilt in stone, and plans were put forward for a new attached gymnasium.<ref name=Tribune2/>

In April 2012 the Kasauli Club hosted a two-day [[Rhythm and Blues]] Festival as a [[benefit concert]] for ill children.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130103161652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-09/india/31312385_1_army-band-army-jawan-music-lovers "Rhythm and Blues festival ends with resolve to work for a cause"], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 9 April 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012</ref><ref name=Kapoor>Kapoor, Jaskiran; [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/music-in-the-mountains/930231/ "Music in the Mountains"]; ''The Indian Express'', 30 March 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.</ref>

===Nahri Temple===
The Nahri Temple, devoted to the Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva, is thought to have been constructed around a hundred and fifty years ago. Also known as 'Jantar Mantar' and 'Choo Mantar Mahadev Temple', the temple is renowned for its festive celebration of Dushera and Shivratri. The temple boasts striking idols of the goddess Durga and Lord Shiva placed in the chamber of temple. Near this temple, there is century-old ''bauri'' which still offers sweet potable water. This temple is known to be visited by hundreds of pilgrims each year to present their prayers.{{citation needed |date=April 2021}}

===Hanuman Mandir (Monkey Point)===
Monkey Point is situated in the Air Force Station near the Lower Mall region about 4 km from the center of town. According to the Ramayana, when Lord Hanuman was returning from the Himalayas after acquiring the "Sanjivani Booty", one of his feet touched the hill; that's why the top of the hill is in the shape of a foot. On clear nights a view of [[Chandigarh]] can be seen from Monkey Point.{{citation needed |date=April 2021}}

===Beja State===
{{Main article|Beja State}}[[Beja State]] was one of the 18 [[Hill States of India|Simla Hill States]], situated just below Kasauli to the west and bordered by Mahlog, Patiala, Kuthar and the Bharauli tract of Simla District around Sabathu. Beja included 45 villages, over an area of 13 km2 or 5 mi2 with 1,131 subjects.{{citation needed |date=April 2021}}

===Mahlog State===
{{Main article|Mahlog }}
[[File:View of Palace and fort of Mahlog State, under Simla Hill States ,Himachal Pradesh,India.jpg|thumb|View of Palace and fort of Mahlog State, under Simla Hill States]]The state of [[Mahlog]] was founded in 1183. Its original rulers were ruling earlier near [[Kalka]] when Mohamad Gauri attacked that area then they shifted to the Mahlog area. Initially 193 villages were in its jurisdiction but later over 300 villages were included. It was one of the biggest Princely State of Simla Hill States under the British Raj.{{citation needed |date=April 2021}}

[[File:Map of Mhlog State under Simla Hill States ,Himachal Pradesh,India.jpg|thumb|left|Map of Mhlog State under Simla Hill States, Himachal Pradesh, India]]

==Notable people==

*[[Sir]] [[Braj Kumar Nehru]], former [[Governor]] of [[Assam]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ambassador of India to United States of America|Ambassador of India to the United States]] (1961–1968) and [[India House, London|Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]] (1973–1977) was a former resident.
*[[Michael Baines]], English cricketer and British Army officer, born in Kasauli<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27613/27613.html |title=Player profile: Michael Baines |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=2019-04-05 |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
*[[Frank Blaker]], [[Victoria Cross]] recipient, born in Kasauli<ref>[http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/ggburma.htm "Known graves of holders of The Victoria Cross - Frank Gerald Blaker"], Victoriacross.org.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2014</ref>
* [[Ram Prasad Bairagi]], Freedom Fighter of 1857.
*[[Ruskin Bond]] – [[Anglo-Indian]] author, born in Kasauli
*[[Tisca Chopra]], Indian film actress, born in Kasauli
*[[Nathuram Godse]] – assassin of [[Mahatma Gandhi]], held in a Kasauli barrack during his trial<ref>Walia, Rajan; [https://web.archive.org/web/20130527115550/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-17/india/29427534_1_barrack-shimla-kasauli "Museum planned in complex where Godse was jailed"], ''The Times of India'', 17 April 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2012</ref>
*[[Andy Mulligan (rugby union)|Andy Mulligan]] – [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish rugby international]], born in Kasauli
*[[Giles Radice, Baron Radice]] – resident of Kasauli, 1942–46<ref>[https://archive.today/20130103162922/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-04-29/chandigarh/28345223_1_kasauli-amazing-memory-sanatorium "Lord Radice on mission total recall"], ''The Times of India'', 29 April 2004. Retrieved 7 July 2012</ref>
*[[Khushwant Singh]] - part-time resident of Kasauli and inspiration for the annual Kushwant Singh Literary Festival hosted in Kasauli since 2012.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/writing-on-the-wall-8/
| title = Writing on the Wall
| date = 2013-10-15
| website = The Indian Express
| access-date = 2016-02-25
}}</ref>
*[https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/16780 Dr Krishan Kumar Tripathi] - Pioneer Biotechnologist, worked as a scientist in CRI Kasauli.
*[http://www.insaindia.res.in/detail/N37-0791 Dr.Manmohandas B Soparkar] - Assistant Director, Central Research Institute, Kasauli

. Acharya '''Krishan Kant Attri''' (Born in Garkhal-Kasauli) - First Hindu Chaplain To UK Armed Force's. He Got MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) From Prince.

. '''Ann Codrington''' (1894–1982) British Actress :
Born: September 10, 1894 in Kasauli, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India

==References==
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==External links==
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*{{wikivoyage-inline|Kasauli}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110709163109/http://himachal.nic.in/welcome.asp Himachal Pradesh website]. Retrieved 8 July 2011
*[http://www.himachal.nic.in/tcp/DPKASAULI.pdf "Development plan for Kasauli Planning Area"], Himachal Pradesh Government. Retrieved 8 July 2011
*[http://www.tranquilblog.com/2013/07/kasaulitour.html "Kasauli - My Ride"], Tranquilblog
*[http://eragenx.com/2016/07/11/things-to-do-places-visit-kasauli/ "Places to visit in Kasauli"], Travel Diary

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