There are times when you see that a weekend is coming and you need some space, somewhere quiet and peaceful but near your home so you are back in time for work. But during these times most of the popular getaway spots are always crowded so no chance for peace and quiet, in these cases where should you go? Well, there will always be places that are remote but surprisingly near the most popular tourist spots like Chail.
From Shimla through Kufri 45 km away is located the beautiful hill station called Chail. If you are coming from Kalka its 84km away and if you come by Shimla-Kalka road its 60 km away. Chail was built by Maharaja Rajendra of Patiala who angered Lord Kitchener who then banished him from Shimla. Maharaja Rajendra vowed to built a summer capital from where he could see the entire Shimla, this summer capital is Chail. Adorned with oak, deodar trees, rhododendron and hemlock it is 2250 m above the sea and consists of 3 mountains. With a panoramic view of Himalayas, it also gives you a beautiful night view of Shimla and Kufri. Chail is a bird lovers paradise and used to be a hunting ground for Rajas but now it is a protected area. It is also called “little mountain’s heaven” and is a good getaway spot for patients who need a change of air.
Chail has very few tourist spots, in 1891 Maharaja Rajendra of Patiala built a stone summer palace which is now called “The Chail Palace”, it is a resort where you can stay while visiting Chail. In 1893 the Worlds Highest Cricket Ground was built; it is a major tourist spot in Chail. There is also a Gurudwara in Chail which is visited by numerous people all over the world. Aside from these tourist spots Chail is known for its astonishing scenic beauty.
Many people while visiting Shimla
come to Chail as well. There are several resorts in Chail including the famous
summer retreat of Rajas, The Chail Palace. When you need a destination near
your home which is peaceful, quiet and remote, you can choose Chail for a good
little change of air.
By: Tunnisha Das Gupta (FullFry)
