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Status: Inside a restricted Air Force area; access is subject to Air Force rules.
Hanuman temple on Kasauli's highest point inside an Air Force Station; ID needed and phones/cameras not allowed.
Monkey Point is the highest hill in Kasauli, about 4 km from the town centre, at roughly 6,500 ft. A Hanuman temple at the top marks the legend that Hanuman's foot touched the hill as he carried the Sanjeevani herb. The site lies within an Indian Air Force Station, so entry is controlled. On clear nights the lights of Chandigarh are visible.
Highlights
- Hanuman temple
- Highest point in Kasauli
- Plains views
Tips
- Carry a photo ID
- Deposit phones and cameras before entry
- Access can be suspended by the Air Force without notice
Around it
Within 1 km of Monkey Point (Sanjeevani Hanuman Temple), Kasauli.
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