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India /Himachal Pradesh /Solan / Chail

Chail, the world’s highest cricket ground is 63 km from Shimla. Main attractions are Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Palace Hotel, Temples, a Gurudwara and a beautiful picnic spot at Sadhupul. Adventures like trekking and fishing can also be enjoyed. Chail enjoys moderate climate for most part of the year. Summers (March to May) are ideal times for enjoying sight seeing and various adventures like trekking. Winters (October to February) are best months for those who want to enjoy snowfall. Monsoons (June to September) is the time when the natural beauty is at its best.

Hill Station, chail

Hill Station, chail

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 173217

STD Code: 1792

Info Website: http://himachaltourism.gov.in/post/chail.aspx

Best Time to Visit:  April-June, September-November

HistoryEdit

Chail was the ideal of his Summer Capital Being surrounded by thick cover of dense, majestic, soaring deodars; with Simla just 45 kms away and most significantly, the hill of Chail, decidedly higher than the then British controlled Shimla. This picturesque hill station, located amidst scented forests of chir pine and gigantic deodars, is built on three hills. The palace on the Rajgarh Hill; the Residency Snow View, once occupied by the British residents on Pandhewa Hill and on the third being the Sadh Tiba hill. Overlooking Satluj Valley, Shimla and Kasauli are also visible at night from here.

Places to VisitAdd

How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Chail. Jubbar Hati Airport is the nearest airport from Chail, which is 63 km away. Taxi/ Jeep facility is available from Airport to Chail, fare is about Rs 1,500. This Airport is connected to Delhi and Chandigarh.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Kalka, which is at a distance of 86 km. One can hire a Cab or catch a bus to reach Chail. Cab will cost about Rs. 1,700. Another rail option is Chandigarh, which is nearly 95 km away. Chandigarh is well connected to all major cities in India.

By BUS : Local bus services are available from Chail to reach nearby cities. Deluxe buses are available form Shimla to Chail regularly; Shimla is 45 km away from Chail. It cost about Rs 200.

By Taxi : Taxi and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Hotel Cedaar ; MDR 8, Chail, HP 173217. ; Ph – 01792 248 549 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Grand Sunset Hotel ; Kandhaghat-Chail Road, Chail, 173217. ; Ph – 01792 248 607 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service,Air conditioning, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Chail Residency ; Kandaghat-Chail Road, Chail, HP 173217. ; Ph – 099 14 470007; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry,Parking,Non-smoking rooms
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • United-21 Resort Chail ; Village Jungle Bhalawag, Chail Kufri Road, Janedghat, Chail, HP 173217. ; Ph – 0177 273 8061 ; Facilities – Travel Desk,24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, Non-smoking rooms, Beauty salon.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • Kanwar Bhojnalaya ;  Main Road, close to main market, Chail 173217, India. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.
  • The Chail Palace Resturant ;  Chail Palace, Chail, India. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.
  • Sony Dhaba ;  Chail, Chail, India. ; M –  911792248133 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

Must Eat FoodAdd

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Hill Station, chail

Trekking, chail

  • Trekking ; Kandaghat-Chail , Chail-Rajgarh and Chur Chandini. ; Cost – N.A. ; Visiting Time –  N.A. ; Closed Time :  N.A.

Must ShopAdd

  • Woollen Garments, Artefacts, Pickles, Squashes, Juices and Jams. ; Chail Bazaar ;  Chail Bazaar,Chail. ; Ph/M:  N.A.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SpaAdd

FestivalAdd

Bissu/ Bisha ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  April ; Details:  This festival, may also be referred to as Baisakhi, is celebrated in the month of April and marks the beginning of harvest season. It is among the most popular festivals in Chail and is celebrated with full enthusiasm by people.

Bhoj Fair ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  November ; Details:  This three day festival is held in the month of November, in the honor of Bansor devta. It is also among major Chail festivals.

Lavi Fair ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Lavi Fair is celebrated in commeration of the signing of a mutual trade treaty between Tibet and the former Bushahr state. The fair exhibits a number of cultural shows. However this fair mainly concentrates on small-scale trade and business among the shepherds and other locals.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Chail is a major tourist city in India.
  • Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

N.A.

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