Chail
World-known for its natural treasures and architecture, Chail is one of the Himalayan hill resorts just 44km from Shimla. Popularly known as Hiker’s paradise, this place ensures unlimited fun to the visitors. Surrounded by stunning hills, spectacular sceneries and provide cool ambiance, this beautiful hill station is often visited by honeymooners and other tourist. Nestling in the shelter of virgin forests which cover many dramatic hills, it is a tiny resort in the Shivalik region of Himachal Pradesh. Its zigzag path, perfect ambiance and dense green forests not only offer a perfect opportunity for trekkers but it equally fascinate to the people who love sports especially cricket. It has also the highest cricket ground in the world. Well Kept and well maintained the ground is surrounded by huge trees of deodar and pine.
Prime Attractions
People who want to spend their vacations in the lap of mother-nature generally visit this place. Situated on a spur, on a clear day, Chail offers enormous magnificent and fabulous natural views. People get amazed to look down and see the River Sutlej winding its way between the mountains, overlooking at the same time both kasauli and Shimla further via Kufri. Apart from, there are many other attractions that one can find there named as Sai Baba Temple which was built by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh. Beside, you can also visit Kufri and wildlife sanctuary where you will find Ghoral, kakkar, Smbhar, red jungle fowl and etc.
Adventure
It will not be unfair to say that Chail is the very first choice of adventure lovers and thrill seekers. Several trek routes, crisscross trail and big mountains encourage people to visit there at least once in a lifetime span. The most interesting thing about Chail is that one can enjoy there adventure at point of time. People who want to experience skiing can visit Narkanda during winters.
How to Get there
This place is well connected by road, rail and air. People can take buses from Delhi, Chandigarh and Shimla. People who wish to travel via air can travel through Chandigarh and Shimla as the nearest airports are there only.
Air: The nearest airports are at Chandigarh (120 km), and Simla (63 km).
Road: From Simla via Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat the distance is 61 km. Kalka is 86 km away. Regular buses for Chail leave from Simla, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
