Kasauli is a small cantonment town about 77 km from Shimla, set up by the British in 1842 at a lower altitude (1,800m) that makes it warmer than the higher hill stations nearby. It's known for its colonial-era buildings and churches, walking trails like the Gilbert Trail, and the Kasauli Brewery, one of Asia's oldest, which still makes its original Lion Beer and Solan No. 1 whisky. Most visitors treat it as a quieter, low-key weekend trip rather than a full sightseeing itinerary.