Introduction:

The charming Chail hill station is located amidst scented forests of chir pine and gigantic deodars. Chail is 43-km away from Shimla, its a 'summer capital' of Patiala.  There is a   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 area of Chail is very peaceful away from the hustle and bustle of Shimla. Chail is built on 3 hills, the palace is on Rajgarh Hill, the Residency Snow View once occupied by British resident is on Pandhewa Hill and on the third hill Sadh Tiba where Chail is located. Overlooking Satluj Valley, Shimla and Kasauli are also visible at night from here.

Attractions in Chail:

Maharaja'S Palace:  The magnificent Rajgarh palace, with a grea furnishings. This  Palace is built in 1891. With comfortable log huts and cottages, dense forests and serene walks, sprawling lawns, a children's park, a `lovers hill', and sports facilities. Chail is a  ideal resort in the real sense of the term.

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.

Palace Hotel:   In the little 'hill station' of Chail came into being when Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala was banished from Shimla, the 'summer capital' of British India, after a dalliance with the Commander-in-Chief's daughter in the late 19th century.

How to get there:

By Air:  Simla is the nearest air link t reach Chail. Simla is well connected to all major cities.

By Rail:   The nearest Railway station to reach  Chail is  Kalka railway station. From there, you can take the toy train for Shimla, which will take you on a five hour journey - while bringing close to the unblemished and virgin beauty of nature.

By Road: The Chail hill resort is situated at a distance of 375 km from Delh