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Chail

(6500 Ft Above Sea Level)

Himachal Pradesh | India
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Chail is categorised as Heritage / Hillside Hamlet


Chail Views in Summer (Nivalink Trip Dated - 27 March 2006)
Chail Gurudwara (Photo Courtesy: Gareez)
Chail Palace (Nivalink Trip Dated - 27 March 2006)

Reasons to Visit
  • Chail is a himalayan hamlet and popular getaway near Shimla
  • Chail was the summer capital of the flamboyant Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala.
  • Summer Palace of the royal family is now an HP Tourism heritage hotel at Chail.
  • Chail boasts the world’s highest cricket pitch and polo ground.
  • There is a small wildlife sanctuary at Chail with residents such as Sambar, Pheasants and Red Jungle Fowl.
  • Chail is also home to a few getaway resorts / camps.
  • Chail is a popular picnic spot and is often visited by tourists staying at Shimla and other destinations around it.
  • Chail is base for activities such as horse riding, trekking and walking.
Know It
  • It snows in Chail in Winter (Jan - March)
Recommendations
  • Hillside Getaways around Shimla"Chail (6000 ft asl) is a renowned getaway 50 kms from Shimla and is visited for its Chail Palace, Cricket Ground and views. There are a number of premium getaways around that are popular destination getaways."
Access Information

Chail has 5 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

CategoryCount
Mid-segment1
Premium2
Luxury1
Experiential1
Type of HotelsCount
Hotel1
Resort4

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Airport Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Chandigarh Airport and ChailRs. 3574
Pickup/Drop between Chandigarh Airport and KufriRs. 3820
Pickup/Drop between Shimla Airport and Hotel in ChailRs. 3099

Railway Station Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Chandigarh Railway Station and ChailRs. 3574

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5 Travel Ideas listed for Chail. Click here for reviewing them.

Destination Ideas

  • Getaways around Shimla
  • Off-beat Himachal Pradesh

Stay Ideas

  • Chail Palace Getaway
  • Jungle Livinn Chail – Adventure Getaway
  • Tarikaas Jungle Retreat Chail Experience

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Chail Gurudwara was the first building to be constructed by the Maharaja and after that the palace was built. The Gurudwara was built in indo-western style in 1907, the 22 ft high wooden roof is a feature here.
    Gurdwara
    Major Gurdwara
    0
    Chail Palace is the erstwhile summer palace of Maharaja of Patiala.and a heritage hotel now. Its still central attraction for tourists visiting Chail.
    Heritage Site
    Royal Heritage
    0
    Chail Cricket ground is the highest cricket ground in the world. It was built in 1893 by Maharaja of Patiala at an altitude of about 8000 ft asl.
    Heritage Site
    Royal Heritage
    3
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Situated about 18 km from Shimla, at over 2,600 metres altitude, the Himalayan Nature Park is located amidst 90 hectares of temperate vegetation that forms natural habitat for many a wild animals of the Western Himalaya. Animals in the Nature Park include Leopard, Brown Bear, Musk Deer, Bharal, Black Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Leopard Cat, Sambhar, Ghoral, Barking Deer, Monal, White Crested Kaleej and Cheer pheasant.
    Zoo
    High Altitude Zoo
    30
    Mahasu peak at a few kms from Kufri is popular view point and where one arrives in Winter for some fun with snow. Skiing here is not fully organised but local operators conduct what can be termed as fun skiing.
    View Point
    Himalayan Views
    30
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    It snows in Winter in Kufri and thats when guests from around (Shimla, Chail, Shilon Bagh, Mashobra, Naldehra, Fagu etc.) arrive for a bit of fun with snow. Mahasu peak is a popular area for this activity.
    Activity
    Snow Experience
    30

Destinations within reach from Chail

  • Kandaghat ( 30 Km )

    Kandaghat is home to Destination resort, a getaway popular with corporates from Chandigarh for more

  • Kufri ( 35 Km )

    Kufri is a hillside getaway situated at an altitude of 2633 m above the sea level and 19 km from more

  • Fagu ( 40 Km )

    Fagu is a hilamayan getaway around Shimla and one of the highest points in the area and therefore more

  • Solan ( 40 Km )

    Solan is home to some getaways and a transit stay option on Kakla - Shimla highway. more

  • Shoghi ( 40 Km )

    Shoghi is a wooded area 15 kms before Shimla. There are couple of adventure / nature oriented more

  • Mashobra ( 45 Km )

    Mashobra is 12 km from Naldehra near Shimla. Situated at a height of 2600 m, Mashobra is a retreat more

  • Theog ( 47 Km )

    Theog is set at about 30-35 kms from Shimla on the national highway leading to remote areas of more

  • Shimla ( 50 Km )

    Shimla being the famous holiday resort that used to enjoy the status of being the summer capital more

  • Naldehra ( 60 Km )

    Naldehra is a Himalayan getaway situated at an altitude of 2044 m, lies about 23 km from Shimla. more

  • Kasauli ( 65 Km )

    Kasauli is a small cantonment town in Solan district off Kalka - Shimla Highway and still retains more

  • Deha ( 79 Km )

    Deha (6000+ ft asl) is an Himalayan Hamlet at 67 kms from Shimla having totally cut off character more

  • Kalka ( 80 Km )

    Kalka is a railhead at 40 kms from Chandigarh and starting point of the renowned Kalka - Shimla more

  • Parwanoo ( 80 Km )

    Parwanoo as a tourist destination becane known with Timber Trail resort, a destination resort more

  • Tattapani ( 82 Km )

    Tattapani is renowned for its Hot water springs and is typically visited ex-Shimla / Mashobra / more

  • Narkanda ( 85 Km )

    Narkanda (8000 ft asl) is an area surrounded with orchards and a transit point on the Hindustan more

  • Rajgarh ( 90 Km )

    Rajgarh (6500 ft asl) lies on the Solan - Nahan route in remote and unexplored Sirmour district of more

  • Chindi ( 120 Km )

    Chindi is lies on the route which one takes to access Kullu Valley during winter when Jalori Pass more

  • Nahan ( 126 Km )

    Nahan is a nature centric getaway and base town to visit Renuka Lake, a local pilgrim centre. more

  • Siswan ( 135 Km )

    Siswan area near Siswan Dam (40 kms from Chandigarh) is excellent for bird watching and some more

  • Ropar ( 145 Km )

    Ropar lies only 50 kms from Chandigarh. The major pilgrimage destinations in Ropar comprise Naina more

  • Mandi ( 205 Km )

    Mandi is a transit stay option. It is the gateway to the Kullu Valley and a point where road from more

  • Karnal ( 217 Km )

    Karnal lies on NH-01 (GT Road or Delhi - Ambala highway) at 125 kms from New Delhi. Karnal is a more

  • Bir ( 260 Km )

    Bir in Himachal Pradesh is renowned for being home to many institutes that promote spirituality, more

  • Rishikesh ( 264 Km )

    Rishikesh is a situated on the banks of River Ganges (Ganga) and staying on the banks of the River more

  • Naggar ( 285 Km )

    Naggar (20 kms from Kullu and Manali) on the left bank of the Beas River and offers commanding more

  • Kanatal ( 289 Km )

    Kanatal (8500 ft), one of the well-known spots in Uttaranchal, is located on the Mussoorie - more

  • Manali ( 320 Km )

    Manali (7000 ft) is a major hill station and a preferred Ex-Chandigarh weekend Getaway and a more

  • Meerut ( 327 Km )

    Meerut lies 70 kms from New Delhi and is one of the largest producers of sports goods, and the more

  • Amritsar ( 329 Km )

    Amritsar is a major destination in India where guests arrive to visit the "Golden Temple", a Sikh more

  • Rohtak ( 332 Km )

    Rohtak Lies at 70 kms from New Delhi where getaway resorts are located which are popularly visited more

  • Hansi ( 343 Km )

    Hansi is a small town in Hissar dist of Haryana. Sheikhpura Kothi, a heritage home is the main more

  • Rewari ( 431 Km )

    Rewari lies on the outskirts of Delhi / NCR area and is where getaway resorts are located where more

  • Jammu ( 441 Km )

    Jammu is a point of access for visiting Vaishnodevi Temple, which is 13 km walk from Katra (50 km more

  • Kashipur ( 451 Km )

    Kashipur is at a point from where Corbett National Park and Lake Districts of Kumaon (Bhimtal, more

  • Kosi ( 473 Km )

    Kosi is a local getaway ex-Delhi / NCR, 105 kms from Delhi on the Delhi - Mathura route at about more

  • Katra ( 487 Km )

    Katra, is base town to visit Vaishno Devi temple which is 13 kms walk (or a helicopter ride) away more

  • Mathura ( 502 Km )

    Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Vridavan (16 kms) near Mathura is where Lord Krishna more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Chail,Himachal Pradesh,India

January
16°C / 5°C
February
15°C / 7°C
March
20°C / 11°C
April
23°C / 14°C
May
30°C / 19°C
June
29°C / 21°C
July
28°C / 21°C
August
24°C / 18°C
September
25°C / 16°C
October
22°C / 12°C
November
20°C / 9°C
December
18°C / 7°C

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Getting There

Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Chail BlossomA thickly forested area few kms ahead of Chail and home to Tarikas, a renowned destination resort.Getaway-
JanedghatA cut off area, 8 kms from Chail on the Kufri RoadGetaway2
Town CentreIn and around town centre where there is bus stand and a few shopsHoliday2
jungaJunga lines mid-way between Shimla and Chail (25 kms each) and lies in close proximity to Chail Sanctuary and pristine countrysideGetaway/Experiential-
Nearest Airport in Chail
  • Simla Airport ( SLV ) , Shimla-50 Kms
Nearest Railway Stations in Chail
  • Kandaghat ( KDZ ), Kandaghat-30 Kms
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