Chail (Himachal Pradesh)

Perched at an elevation of 2,250 m, Chail has the distinction of having the world's highest cricket pitch and a polo ground. The quiet and quixotic hill town lies at a distance of 43 km from Shimla, the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Picturesque pine and deodar forests surround the town from all sides. A national park is positioned close by and above all Chail is a hiker's paradise.

Chail Fast Facts
State : Himachal Pradesh
Population : 7,726 (2001)
Languages : Hindi, English & Himachali
Best time to Visit : May to July & September to November
STD Code : 01792

Chail Tourist Attractions
For a visitor, Chail offers numerous options of sightseeing, from wildlife to places of worship. Spending a couple of days amidst the heart-stirring beauty of Chail can keep you coming back here over and again.

Chail Sanctuary
The Chail sanctuary, which is a regular haunt of tourists and holidaymakers, covers an area of 10,854.36 hectares. The vegetation of the sanctuary consists of oak forests, deodar forests and grasslands. Major wildlife species that can be spotted here include goral, red deer, Himalayan black bear, flying squirrel etc.

Cricket Ground
One of the biggest draws for visitors to Chail is the most-elevated cricket ground, at a height of 2,144 m. Massive trees of deodar surround the ground from all sides. It was established back in 1893.

Maharaja's Palace
The palace, known as the Rajgarh Palace, was constructed in the year 1891. The palace comprises beautiful log huts and cottages – a real treat for your eyes. Besides, the dense forests impart irresistible charm to the place, inviting a good number of sightseers.

Sidh Baba Ka Mandir
The temple site something interesting attached to its construction. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh's palace was to be built here. However, a saint appeared in his dream and told that it was the place where he had spent days meditating. Consequently, the palace site was shifted and a temple was constructed here.

Kandaghat
At a distance of 20 km from Chail, Kandghat is a must-see for tourists. The place has attractions including the Chail View Palace, Shiva Temples, Baba Thadda Mulla and Karol Ranges which is frequented for its historical Krishna Temple and a cave.

Chail Air/Rail/Road Links
Chail is 63 km from Jubbar Hati Airport, the closest from the town. The airport has connecting flights to Delhi and Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab and Haryana. Those who arrive by rail can first reach either Kalka (86 km) or Chandigarh, the latter being a more convenient option. Further, one can take cabs or buses to get to Chail.

Chail Hotels
Hotel Palace (Heritage)
Hotel Monaal Hotel Grand Sunset
Rashi Resorts
Tarika Jungle Retreat