Himachal Pradesh- Chail Information, Places of Interest & Hotels
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The little village of  Chail was perfect.  It lay surrounded by magnificent deodar forests, Shimla was  in direct  vision and  most important, the hill of Chail at 2226 m was  somewhat  higher than British-controlled  Shimla...
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HOTEL PALACE

Hotel 

Built in 1891, the Maharaja's palace was purchased by Himachal Tourism in 1972.  Set in approximately 75 acres of land, it has a truly regal setting with spectacular views.   A wide variety of cottages, suites and rooms with different tariffs can accommodate every visitor who wishes to savoir this majestic hill station.

ADDRESS: 

Palace Hotel,  Chail (H.P.)-173217. 

CLASS: A Premium Heritage Hotel.

• The suites, rooms and cottages are sumptuously furnished with ornate and antique furniture and wall to wall carpeting.  They also have fire places. The bathrooms are luxurious and bath tubs provided.

• The regular rooms and log  huts also have wall to wall carpeting.  They are airy, spacious, well furnished and have attached baths with running hot and cold water.

• Colour TV with multi channels.

• Room service, laundry and dry-cleaning.  Firewood or room heaters provided. Gift shop.

• Parking within premised.  Taxis on demand.   Doctor on call. safe deposit.

• Restaurant - 60 covers.  Serves Indian, chinese, Himachali and Continental cuisine - including Italian dishes. 

• Bar with Indian and foreign liquor.

• Conference facilities for 70 persons.

• Children's Park, Billiards, Lawn Tennis.

• BOB, VISA, MASTER CARDS.

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Chail City Information          

When Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala, expelled from Shimla- the 'summer capital' of the  British in India- he   decided to create  his  own capital for  the  hot months.   The little village of Chail was perfect.  It lay surrounded by magnificent deodar forests, Shimla was  in direct  vision and  most important, the hill of Chail at 2226 m was  somewhat  higher than British-controlled  Shimla.

Today,  the Maharaja's creation can be experienced by everyone.  And for Himachal Tourism, who now own the gracious mansion, every visitor  is royalty.  Here is a resort in  the true sense of the word: A beautiful palace  with ornate  furniture, charming cottages, delightful log huts, thick forests and  quiet walks, a 'lovers hill', an orchard of its own, elegant lawns, badmintion and lawn tennis, billiards and even a children's park.   Each regally appointed room, each quaint cottage  and  every warm log   hut  offers a memorable holiday.  Whether you are  on a honeymoon and in search of seclusion or wish to  organise a conference and demand all facilities, Chail has it  all.

Then, there is good  sight seeing and the possibility of some fishing and trekking.  Chail also has the world's highest cricket  pitch and polo ground.

ACCESS: Chail is connected by road.   From Shimla via Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat this is 61 km. Kalka is 86 km away.  Regular buses for Chail leave from Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi.   The closest airports are at Chandigarh  (120 km) and Shimla (63 km).

CLIMATE: In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required.  In summer the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.

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PLACES OF INTEREST       

SIDH BABA KA MANDIR (1.5 km): Maharaja Bhupinder Singh originally began building has palace at this site.  It is said that a 'sidh'- saintly person - appeared before the Maharaja in a dream and declared that this was the place where he had this temple built.

CRICKET GROUND (3 km): Built in 1893, after leveling the top of a hill, this stands at 2444m and is the highest cricket pitch and polo ground in the world.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY  (3 km): The Chail sanctuary has 'ghoral', 'kakkar', 'sambhar', red jungle fowl and 'khalij' and 'cheer' pheasants.  Machan-like sighting posts have been built near blossom and at Khuruin.

KUFRI: An enjoyable drive through forests and small villages leads to this small but popular station.  The Nature Park here is a great attraction.  A short trek leads upto the Mahasu peak-with breathtaking views.

SADHUPUL: Half between Kandaghat and Chail is this village and bridge astride the Ashwani stream.  A good picnic spot.

ADVENTURE AND FISHING: A dozen or so trek routes lead out of Chail.  Trails lead upto the Choor Peak and to Shimla.  Skiing can be done at Naldehra during winters.  There is fishing on the Giri river at Gaura, 29 km away.

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