Au Villa - Guidebook Barog

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Au Villa - Guidebook Barog

Sightseeing

One of the most popular and oldest churches in Himachal Pradesh, the Christ Church was constructed by the British in 1853. It is considered to be a unique blend of Gothic and Indian styles and is made in brick and wood. It is is located near the Kasauli bus stand.
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Christ Church Kasauli
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One of the most popular and oldest churches in Himachal Pradesh, the Christ Church was constructed by the British in 1853. It is considered to be a unique blend of Gothic and Indian styles and is made in brick and wood. It is is located near the Kasauli bus stand.
Manki Point is situated at the ‘Air Force Station’ of Kasauli. This is near the Lower Mall road and about 4 kilometers from the main kasauli market. According to a mythical legend, when Lord Hanuman was carrying ‘sanjeevani buti’ all the way from the Himalayas to save the life of ailing Lord Laxman, one of his feet touched this hill. It is said that this is the reason why the hill appears to be foot-shaped! Since the point is an air force base, it provides restricted access, and entry . Manki Point is also home to a number of monkeys, that happen to be very friendly with visitors and play along
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Manki Point - Sanjeevni Hanuman Temple
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Manki Point is situated at the ‘Air Force Station’ of Kasauli. This is near the Lower Mall road and about 4 kilometers from the main kasauli market. According to a mythical legend, when Lord Hanuman was carrying ‘sanjeevani buti’ all the way from the Himalayas to save the life of ailing Lord Laxman, one of his feet touched this hill. It is said that this is the reason why the hill appears to be foot-shaped! Since the point is an air force base, it provides restricted access, and entry . Manki Point is also home to a number of monkeys, that happen to be very friendly with visitors and play along
Barog Railway Station is the most picturesque on the entire route of Kalka Shimla Railway which is now a UNESCO World Heritage. It is known amongst the top hundred train ticket booking and train traveling stations of the Indian railways. Barog tunnel is the largest on this route and is known as the straightest tunnel in the world. It is a must visit sight for anyone who visits Barog. Please wear comfortable shoes and carry a stick, if possible, as one must remember that the station is in the valley hence one must trek down through the village to reach here. Check train timings to make the most of your visit to the station.
Barog Tunnel #33
SSN School Road
Barog Railway Station is the most picturesque on the entire route of Kalka Shimla Railway which is now a UNESCO World Heritage. It is known amongst the top hundred train ticket booking and train traveling stations of the Indian railways. Barog tunnel is the largest on this route and is known as the straightest tunnel in the world. It is a must visit sight for anyone who visits Barog. Please wear comfortable shoes and carry a stick, if possible, as one must remember that the station is in the valley hence one must trek down through the village to reach here. Check train timings to make the most of your visit to the station.
The Dagshai Jail Museum or Dagshai Central Jail in India was built in 1847. It is T-shaped building of local stone masonry with 54 tiny cells, out of which 16 cells were used for severe punishments. Apart from the Cellular Jail in the Andamans, it is the only other Indian museum which once was a jail.
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Dagshai Jail Museum
National Highway 22
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The Dagshai Jail Museum or Dagshai Central Jail in India was built in 1847. It is T-shaped building of local stone masonry with 54 tiny cells, out of which 16 cells were used for severe punishments. Apart from the Cellular Jail in the Andamans, it is the only other Indian museum which once was a jail.
Chail Cricket Ground is a cricket ground located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. The ground was established in 1893 by Bhupinder Singh Maharaja of Patiala who owned a summer-retreat in Chail, that time the ground was developed. The ground located at 2444 meters above sea level that make highest cricket ground in the world. The ground is surrounded by forest and is used as the school playground by Chail Military School. During school vacations it is also used for Polo. There is a well maintained Basketball court as well as there are goal posts for football.
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Chail Cricket Ground
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Chail Cricket Ground is a cricket ground located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. The ground was established in 1893 by Bhupinder Singh Maharaja of Patiala who owned a summer-retreat in Chail, that time the ground was developed. The ground located at 2444 meters above sea level that make highest cricket ground in the world. The ground is surrounded by forest and is used as the school playground by Chail Military School. During school vacations it is also used for Polo. There is a well maintained Basketball court as well as there are goal posts for football.
Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later made the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
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Shimla
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Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later made the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Neighbourhoods

Medical Centres around the Villa
MMU Medical College and Hospital Road
MMU Medical College and Hospital Road
Medical Centres around the Villa
Dharampur is a town located in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on Main Shimla Highway about 65 km before Shimla. It is 15 min drive from AuVilla. It had several places to eat- the famous 'Giani' Dhabha, The Haveli, The Mint Leaf, Monsoon Grill, Barista Coffee Shot, Basking Robbins etc to name a few. Besides this, there are local juice & wine shops around. Dharampur Market has many shops from where one can buy everything from grocery to hardware to vegetables, fruits etc.
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Dharampur
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Dharampur is a town located in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on Main Shimla Highway about 65 km before Shimla. It is 15 min drive from AuVilla. It had several places to eat- the famous 'Giani' Dhabha, The Haveli, The Mint Leaf, Monsoon Grill, Barista Coffee Shot, Basking Robbins etc to name a few. Besides this, there are local juice & wine shops around. Dharampur Market has many shops from where one can buy everything from grocery to hardware to vegetables, fruits etc.

Food scene

Heritage Market in Kasauli, (HP, India) is a paradise for shoppers. There are many options like food, clothes, accessories, handicrafts, and souvenirs to choose from. It has many restaurants where one could get affordable food options. 1. Cafe Mantra 2. Rudra Cafe 3. Narinder Sweets 4.
Heritage Market, Kasauli
Heritage Market in Kasauli, (HP, India) is a paradise for shoppers. There are many options like food, clothes, accessories, handicrafts, and souvenirs to choose from. It has many restaurants where one could get affordable food options. 1. Cafe Mantra 2. Rudra Cafe 3. Narinder Sweets 4.
Solan is a town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the district headquarters of Solan district. The 3rd largest Municipal Corporation of Himachal Pradesh after Shimla and Dharamshala. It is the state capital, Shimla. The place is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini Devi. Every year in June, a fair venerating the goddess is held, featuring a 3-day mela at the central ground. S Solan is known as the mushroom capital on India because of the vast mushroom farming in the area as well as the Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) situated at Chambaghat. Solan is also called the "City of Red Gold", due to the bulk production of tomatoes in the area.[2 it is located 12 km from AuVilla
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Solan
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Solan is a town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the district headquarters of Solan district. The 3rd largest Municipal Corporation of Himachal Pradesh after Shimla and Dharamshala. It is the state capital, Shimla. The place is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini Devi. Every year in June, a fair venerating the goddess is held, featuring a 3-day mela at the central ground. S Solan is known as the mushroom capital on India because of the vast mushroom farming in the area as well as the Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) situated at Chambaghat. Solan is also called the "City of Red Gold", due to the bulk production of tomatoes in the area.[2 it is located 12 km from AuVilla