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Chail is Located in the northern state of Himachal
Pradesh, the small hamlet called Chail is a place where time stands still.
Nature is at her exuberant best and words like pollution and deforestation
have never entered the dictionary of a person living in Chail.
The former 'summer capital' of Patiala, Chail is 43-km from Shimla and
dwelling in the midst of a lush green setting. At 2,250m, it has the world's
highest cricket pitch and a polo ground, the old palace, now a hotel and the
possibility of some angling are added attractions.
The clouds, the hills, and the sprawling greens-all these signify Chail, a
honeymooners' paradise. It turns you poetic, transforms your honeymoon into
dream and a piece of land on earth into paradise.
Chail is hiker's paradise. The area is very peaceful away from the hustle
and bustle of Shimla. 3-kms from the hotel is the worlds highest Cricket
ground. Close by is a National Park, which has limited number of birds and
deers.
In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the wrath of Lord
Kitchener, the then Commander-in-Chief. As a result, he was banned entry
into the summer capital of the Raj, Shimla. This enraged the Maharaja and he
vowed to build a new and better summer capital for himself.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - There is always the option of flying to Shimla. This flight
operates only when the weather is favorable.
By Rail - The ideal way of covering the Kalka-Shimla track is by the toy
train. It takes five hours from Kalka to get to Kandaghat. These five hours
mark the beginning of this sojourn into the world of make-belief. The toy
train with a maximum of half a dozen bogies chugs through the most thickly
forested tracks, breathtaking bends, deep ravines and never-ending tunnels.
By Road - Chail is about 86 km from Kalka via Kandaghat (roughly 380 km from
Delhi). The approach of Chail is along the Kalka-Shimla route. One has to
take a detour from Kandaghat. From Kandaghat, it is an hour and a half's
journey by road to Chail.
WHEN TO GO
Haridwar can be traveled round the year. Chail and its
surrounding areas is a delight for tourists in every season.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Chail Wildlife Sanctuary -
Chail is a hill station visited by many tourists. The Deodar and Oak
forests with grasslands around the township are the abode of wildlife.
Chail sanctuary was notified on 21st March 1976 near Chail Town in
District Shimla and covers an area of 10,854.36 hectares. The Chail
sanctuary has 'ghoral', 'kakkar', 'sambhar', red jungle fowl and 'khalij'
and 'cheer' pheasants. Machan-like sighting posts have been built near
blossom and at Khuruin.
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Cricket Ground -
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh developed the highest cricket field in the
world in Chail. Well-kept and scrupulously maintained, more than the
excitement of the game, the pitch offers a picturesque view of the
surroundings, with tall forest trees all around it. Surrounded by
gigantic deodar and well maintained Chail Cricket ground is the
highest cricket ground in the world. Built in 1893, this cricket pitch
located at the height of 2,144m is also used as polo ground.
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Maharaja'S Palace -
The magnificent Rajgarh palace, with elaborate furnishings, built in
1891. With comfortable log huts and cottages, dense forests and serene
walks, sprawling lawns, a childrens park, a `lovers hill', and sports
facilities, Chail is a resort in the real sense of the term.
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Sidh Baba Ka Mandir -
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh had originally intended this to be the site
of his palace, and had even started building it, but as is believed, a
'sidh', saintly person appeared in the Maharaja's dream, and declared
that this was the place where he had meditated. Consequently,
Bhupinder Singh shifted his venue and built a temple on the spot.
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Shivalik peaks -
With the majestic snow-capped Shivalik peaks in the background and the
beautiful orchards and sylvan pine valleys around reminding one of the
many wonders of nature, Chail is sure to cast a spell.
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AROUND CHAIL |
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Sadhupul -
14-km from Kandaghat a beautiful tiny village of Sadhupul, and the
bridge over the Ashwani stream, a popular picnic-spot.
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Kufri -
An enjoyable drive through forests and small villages leads to this
small but popular station. The Nature Park here is a great attraction.
A short trek leads upto the Mahasu peak-with breathtaking view.
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WHERE TO EAT
There are few good restaurants in the city and you can also try the
restaurants at the luxury hotels.
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