Sightseeing Highlights:
Chail Sanctuary, covering an area of 110 sq kms, and notified in 1976 as a protected area, it is home to many animals and birds. It is also known for its Chir Pheasant breeding farm. Exploring by foot is the best option for animal viewing.
The Chail Palace is located atop the Rajgarh Hill and built by Raja Bhupinder Singh who was banished from Shimla. This beautiful mansion is now converted into a heritage hotel.
Sidh Baba ka Mandir is built on Sadh Tiba, the original site of the palace chosen by the Maharajah. However, he stopped construction of the palace there as he was visited by the Baba in a dream and told to build a temple instead.
Visit the world famous Cricket ground, encompassed by deodar trees and located at an altitude of 2,144 mts. It also doubles up as a polo ground. Also visit the village of Sadhupal, 14kms from here for a nice picnic.
For excursions out, visit Shimla, Narkanda, Kausani and other hill stations in the region.
Other activities:
Chail is a haven for hikers, and you could opt from the many walking trails available. Horse riding is another pleasant activity. You can also try your hand at fishing in the nearby river, while enjoying a picnic in the beautiful surroundings.
Tourism Info:
H.P. Tourism Development Corporation Ltd
Ritz Annexe, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh - 171 001
Tel: 0177- 2652704
Located at an altitude of 2,250 m, and spread over three hills, Chail is a beautiful hill station 43 km from Shimla.
It was developed as the summer capital of the erstwhile Patiala
Maharajah, who built a grand palace here since the British did not
grant him permission to do so in Shimla. In fact Chail is one of the few hill-stations not developed by the British and you will not see any remnants of the Raj here.
Surrounded
by thick deodar forest, it a haven for hiking and trekking. It also has
the highest cricket ground in the world. On one side is the towering
snow-capped Himalayas, and on the other side is the Sutlej valley, with the lights of Shimla and Kasauli
visible at night. The drive to Chail is a spectacular one, winding its
way over the slopes of Kandaghat, past green conifer forests and pretty
orchards. |
