Subathu is at a distance of 27 kilometres and is the recruiting centre for Gurkhas for the Indian army. The cantonment dates back to early 19th century. The remains of an old Gurkha fort are also close.

Kuthar is 46 kilometres from Kasauli and was the seat of a tiny princely state of the same name. Its old palace has some excellent wall paintings.

You can hike down to the quaint Sanwara railway station (16 kilometres) and the railway viaducts along the Kalka - Shimla railway line.