Monkey Point. The great Hindu epic Ramayana  tells us that Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama was mortally wounded in battle on the island of Lanka, during their search for Lord Rama's wife Sita, who had been abducted by the demon king Ravana. Hanuman, fleetest and strongest of the simian gods, was despatched to fetch the life giving herb Sangivani  which grew on the Dronagiri mountain in the Siwalik. When he got there however, Lord Hanuman could not find the growing herb, so in desperation, he took up the entire mountain wrenching it from the range, and sped back with it to Lanka. So Lakshmana was saved. Local legend has it however, that upon leaving the mountains, Hanuman's left foot touched down momentarily on the hill of Kasauli, whereupon a peak was formed in the shape of a foot. The feature has always been revered and latterly a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman was built at the summit. Today it is known as 'Sanjeevni Hanuman'.

Tapp's Nose. The so-called "Sepoy Mutiny" of 1857, now known as the First Indian War of Independence is said to have stirred the hearts of the Kasauli Guard, numbering about eighty Gurkhas on detachment from the Nuseree Battalion stationed at Sabathu. Having received news that their comrades in Sabathu refused to march on Ambala, but instead had revolted, looted the Treasury and decamped to Jutogh, the Guard at Kasauli abandoned their posts and set out to join forces with them. Before the two could combine and pose a serious threat however, Colonel Henry Thomas Tapp, the resident Political Agent to the Hill States at Sabathu and former Commander of the Kasauli Garrison, is said to have talked the Gurkha Regiment into submission, on promise of a general pardon. The Kasauli Guard, then finding themselves completely isolated, retracted and returned to their posts for the remainder of the uprising. It is said that the peak was named "Tapp's Nose" in honour of the brave and astute Colonel by the grateful residents of the Garrison. Anon

Lady Grace was the wife of an eminent Administrator on the staff of the Commissioner for the Hill States. She lived for part of the year at the family summer residence in Kasauli. She was a highly accomplished horsewoman and was frequently seen riding along the bridle ways of the hilltop. Rumour had it that one evening, having ridden her mount to the top of Monkey Point via the gentle climb from the south, she foolhardily attempted to descend by the precipitous path of the north face. Tragically, both she and her mount plunged to their deaths, one hundred and fifty feet below. A small pavilion with a spring-fed fountain was erected in her memory among fruit and ornamental trees at the foot of the peak. The grove became known as "The Lady Grace", and for many years was a popular spot for picnickers.

( Addendum - There were a few who uncharitably remarked that Lady Grace was also partial to a "chota peg " or two in the Club before setting out for her evening rides)! Anon.

The Long Hodson Run. Tapp's Nose or Monkey Point was also the official starting post for the Long Hodson Run from August 1916, when the runs were first instituted, to September 1939. In addition to being a regular event in Sanawar's annual inter-house competitions, an "open to all" version of this run took place several times a year. It became a very popular event and many teams, from the surrounding districts competed. The official record time of 19 min. 7¾sec.for this long distance run that was set by Fusilier P.J. Risso, 2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, (Sabathu) in August 1934 was never bettered.