Once arrived in Chail hill station, you are sure to get involved with the alleged love affair of the Maharaja of Patiyala and the green information board boasting of being the world’s highest cricket at an altitude of 7500 ft. or a stay-over in the crystal shape perched suite on a hill and numerous other engagements, the images of which, will build an everlasting experience of life time. It is a virgin beauty by the Valley of Sutlej in some of the highest peaks. This natural haven is a summer haunt for experience collectors from royal families a long time back. Now, it is time for you to experience the regality, which has now become available to all the travel lovers and experience collectors. Nevertheless, it still serves as a great place to escape everyday tropical heat of India, without having to spend a deep pocket. Baffle your mind, where the speck of pollution and urbanization has not yet disturbed the harmony of humanity and nature; and this feeling will never fail to dawn during your visit to Chail.
This hamlet is a perfect escape with three adjacent hills - Rajgarh Hills, Pandava Hill and Sabba Tibba, which are spread over a vast landscape of 72 acres. In riposte to the exile imposed on Raja Bhupinder Singh for courting his daughter by Lord Kitchener to not to enter in Shimla, the Summer Capital of British Raj, the Raja made Chail his summer capital. When Chail finally merged with the Republic of Indian after independence, most of the royal buildings were donated to the Government, where you can enjoy year round merrymaking and splendid holidays in Chail. The place lives as a living memory in the mind; chiming and clanging bells of temples, shining centre canopy, where Guru Granth Sahib is kept, rendezvous with the wild side of Chail and everything that will compel you to keep coming back. The prime attractions of Chail are the revered shrines that have been erected on conceiving in the royal dreams of the Maharajas. Ancient idols, situated in the caves of the high peaks, and shrines residing in the lap of the virgin nature will mesmerize you to escalate your senses to new heights.
Have an intimate conversation with the nature, as you visit the Chail Sanctuary, feel the pristine wilderness in the undisturbed landscape, of both plants and animals. It is a glimpse of a perfect life. In here, explore the exotic flora and fauna, such as sambhar, kakkar, pheasants, fowl and the woods of pine and deodar forests. The fact of being an avid cricketer, the passion of Maharaja of Patiala had left no stone unturned to have you spectacle the highest cricketing ground that is situated at more than 2000 m height. The ground is also used for Polo matches and for Football matches occasionally. As you explore the passions of the Maharaja, do not miss to visit his residence, as well, which till date is maintained as it is. The site is a major attraction with its antique architectural look, coupled with log huts, children's park, lawns, etc. for you to enjoy the spectacular Chail. Further, Sadhupul, Kufri and Shimla are the favourable transits you may choose for, to enjoy as your onward journey.
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