Sunset Point & Monkey Point
About
Golden light spills across layered hills as the sun slowly dips below the horizon at Sunset Point in Kasauli. The air cools quickly, and the shifting colors over distant valleys remind visitors why this quiet hill town is often mentioned when people ask what is Kasauli famous for. The walk to the viewpoint, lined with pine trees and gentle slopes, is as memorable as the view itself. A short drive away, Monkey Point rises as the highest spot in Kasauli, offering sweeping panoramas of the Sutlej River and even Chandigarh on clear days. It remains one of the most iconic places to visit in Kasauli and a highlight on many lists of things to do in Kasauli. With pleasant Kasauli weather and mild Kasauli temperature, especially for those coming to Kasauli from Delhi, evenings near Kasauli hotels feel calm, elevated, and beautifully unhurried.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Sunset Platform
Watching the sunset from this flat stone platform is a signature moment, one of the most popular things to do in Kasauli.
Hanuman Temple
Visiting this small hilltop temple, said to mark Hanuman's footprint, is a unique thing to do in Kasauli as it's inside an active Air Force base.
Things to Know
- •Monkey Point is inside the Air Force base — closes early
- •ID proof required at entry
- •Photography restricted at Monkey Point
- •Sunset Point is free and open
- •Walks between the two points possible
