General Information / History
Chail was once summer capital of Maharaja (King) of Patiala (Punjab) 86 km from Kalka via Kandaghat and 45 km from Shimla via Kufri at the height of 2150 meters. The Palace was built in 19th century by the King of Patiala and the pretty cottages of the complex that once accommodated the ADCs and guests of Royal party are now part of fascinating holiday resort. King Bhupinder Singh vowed never to enter Shimla and determine to develop Chail into a resort par excellence exceeding.

Chail has also the highest cricket ground in the world.

Sightseeing

Sai Baba Temple
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh had originally intended this to be the site of his palace, and had even started building it, but as is believed, a `sidh', saintly person appeared in the Maharaja's dream, and declared that this was the place where he had meditated. As a result, Bhupinder Singh shifted his venue and built a temple on the spot.

Cricket Ground
Built in 1893, after levelling a hilltop, this cricket pitch at 2444 m is the world's highest cricket and polo ground.

Wildlife Sanctuary
Ghoral, kakkar, sambhar, red jungle fowl, and khalij, cheer pheasants are some of the inhabitants of the Chail wildlife sanctuary.
Kufri: A long and enjoyable drive through lush forests and quaint villages takes one to the small but thoroughly popular hill station of Kufri. Its main attractions are the Himalayan Nature Park, and the exciting trek and horse rides that leads to the divine Mahasu peak.

Sadhupul
Halfway between Kandaghat and Chail is the tiny village of Sadhupul, and the bridge over the Ashwani stream, a popular picnic - spot.

Excursions

Sadhupul (14Km.)
14-km from Kandaghat a beautiful tiny village of Sadhupul, and the bridge over the Ashwani stream, a popular picnic-spot.