Gilbert Trail

Gilbert Trail is a scenic 1.5-kilometer nature walk in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. Named after Major General Walter Raleigh Gilbert, the first commander of Kasauli cantonment, this colonial-era bridle path winds through dense pine and deodar forests. The trail offers panoramic valley views, birdwatching opportunities, and connects Kasauli Club to the Air Force Station near Sunset Point.

Visitors can expect a peaceful 1.5-kilometer unpaved walk along a hillside through dense pine and deodar forests. The trail features mountain views on one side and valley views on the other, with opportunities for birdwatching and photography. The path is relatively flat but may have muddy sections, and visitors must present photo ID at a checkpoint due to the nearby military area.

Named after Major General Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert (1785-1853), the first commander of Kasauli cantonment and General Officer Commanding Sirhind Division. The trail was originally a bridle path used by British officials during the colonial era to travel on horseback between locations in Kasauli.

The trail represents the colonial heritage of Kasauli as a British hill station and summer retreat. It reflects the historical development of Kasauli cantonment established by the British Raj in the 19th century.