The huge list of beautiful hill stations in India makes it the special tourist places then others. The secret hill station Chail is situated in State Himachal Pradesh, India. Earlier, it was the summer capital of Ruler Adhiraj Singh of Patiala.
Reaching Chail allow visitors to reach
Shimla as well because the distance between Chail and Shimla is just 49 kms.
The best spot in this favourite tourist place is Chail Mehal, which is popular
for its structural design. Playing spots in Chail is the best time pass for
local people as well as tourists. Here visitors can enjoy playing cricket and
polo at respective ground constructed at good altitude of 2,444 meters. These
grounds were owned by former Imperial family of Patiala. Experts say the
world's uppermost cricket ground is situated in Chail.
This place is considered as uppermost
paradise in the world, whose area is far away from the busy life of capital
Shimla. The altitude of Chail is 2,250 m, which is higher comparing to Shimla.
The deep surrounded gigantic deodars and chirr pine forests are giving the
amazing view to visitors. View of amazing Indian tourist places Shimla and
Kasauli is possible from this Chail hill. People want to visit cool places in
summer can reach to Chail as the weather is always pleasant of this hill
station. Winter visit could be little difficult to visitors must take their
warm clothes.
Tourist spots of Chail:
Chail Sanctuary (located at Sadhupul): this
sanctuary is only 3 kms away from the Chail City. It was notified on 21st
March, 1976 covered in area of 10854 hectares. Here tourist can watch Kakkar,
Gorals, Sambar, Red Fowl, Khalij and Pheasants. This sanctuary is having Machan
and some sight seeing spots.
Cricket Ground: this is one more
beautifully man made ground surrounded by dense deodar forest. This is the
highest cricket ground of the world place Chail in special tourist places
lists. The ground was constructed in 1893 for British Rulers entertainment in
summer season. Today this ground is used by Chail Military School as a
playground.
Chail Military School: a well-known school
of Chail is located at hills. This ancient building was constructed by King of
Patiala for local people.
Palace: the beautiful Mehal of Raja
Bhupinder Singh is situated at Chail. However, the palace is converted into
hotel but some part is still open for the visitors. Those who can afford
accommodation in the palace can enjoy food and culture of Chail in the Mehal.
Rajgarh Mehal: this is the superb palace
constructed with intricate furnishings. It was constructed in 1891 by Hindu
Rulers. Here tourist can enjoy comfortable huts and small houses with dense
forests. The serene walks, children’s park, lover’s hill and sprawling lawns
are some special things that visitors can do in this palace.
Temple of Sidh Baba: The King Bhupinder
Singh had initially planned to construct the palace at this place, though he
got the sidh Saint in his dream asking to shift from the place because of his
meditated at the spot. Thus, king changed the plan and constructed the temple
of Sidh Baba.
Attaining to Chail:
By road: reaching this tourist place is possible
through road. Chail is properly linked by road to various cities of Himachal
Pradesh. Tourist can hire the bus or taxi from Shimla to reach this
destination. Tourist has to cover the distance of 45 kms from Shimla and 49 kms
from Kufri. People coming from Kalka has to travel 86 kms distance. Frequent
buses from Shimla, Delhi and Chandigarh are available to attain Chail.
By Air: nearest big airport to reach Chail
is Chandigarh situated at just 120 kms distance. Tourist can also attain flight
to Shimla airport situated at only 63 kms.
