Chail,Himachal pradesh,India

Chail is in Shimla. Located at the foothills of Indian Himalayan hill, Chail is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. Chail was built as a Summer Capital by Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh when he was exiled from Shimla by British Lord Kitchener.

It is located at a height of 2250 meters above the sea-level, and located just 45 km away from Shimla. Surrounded with thick deodars and at higher altitude, Chail is the perfect choice for any tourist to visit.

Chail is a quiet hill station close to Shimla, known for the world's highest cricket ground and the heritage hotel, Chail Palace, in the midst of pine and deodar trees.

Surrounded by lush greenery and mesmerizing views from such a great height, known as a hiker's paradise, Chail is bound to give a tourist a memorable travelling experience to a tourist.

Snuggled in the midst of beautiful Chir Pine and Deodar forests, Chail gives a beautiful view of river Sutlej meandering down the valley and unspoiled backdrop of Shivalik hills. Revel in the picturesque beauty of mountains creating some cherished memories.

The best time to visit Chail is from March to July. Until the month of July, Chail is blessed with mesmerizing greenery. The weather is blissfully perfect. After July, Chail experiences monsoon and the rain come in frightening density. It is best to avoid the hills as landslides occur in this season. The snowfall starts in October. The mountains are white with snow. Visit any time in the year and enjoy an amazing experience of the mountains.

How to Reach

By Air

Shimla is the nearest airport at a distance of 63 km. Flights from Shimla operate to Delhi and Kullu. Taxis are easily available from Shimla airport to reach Chail.Delhi is the nearest international airport at a distance of 380 km. Delhi is well connected to most major international and domestic cities by air. Taxis are available from Delhi to reach Chail.

By Train

Shimla, 63 km from Chail, is connected by narrow gauge line with Kalka (86 km) which in turn is connected with the major cities in India. The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla is enchanting and passes through 107 tunnels and several arched bridges. The duration of the journey is around six hours. The frequency of trains that ply from Kalka to Shimla is pretty good, with at least four trains plying to and fro from Shimla daily. Taxis are easily available to reach Chail from Kalka and Shimla.

By Road

Chail is well connected by road to most neighbouring regions of Himachal Pradesh. State-owned buses connect Shimla, Narkhanda and Rampur to Chail.

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