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CHAIL

Summer capital of the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, and later Maharaja Yadevendra Singh, President of PEPSU, and the last ruler of Patiala before independence, Chail 86 km from Kalka via andaghat, at a height of 2,150 metres (7,054 ft) has the highest cricket ground in the world. 
Well kept, and maintained scrupulously, the pitch is surrounded by tall forest trees. Both the late rulers were avid and keen cricket players and, on occasion, captained the Indian team in the Test Matches played in England and India, against the M.C.C. from England. During World War I, the late Maharaja Bhupider Singh, then a young officer, displayed conspicuous gallantery and became one of the A.D.Cs to his Majesty King George V. Dashing and handsome, he was an instant success in the official and sporty society of Shimla, where, more often than not, business was mixed with pleasure. With his prowess in cricket and horsemanship, and consequent popularity with the distaff side of the Viceroy's staff, he incurred the jealousy of the top officials, including the Commander-in-Chief. The British Government had already gifted him. 

Chail, a picturesque little hamlet, of the Keonthal State, which had been annexed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh in 1814 and fallen into the lap of British Government, alongwith the Shimla Hills, after the Nepalese wars. The tiff with the C- in-C developed into an altercation. 

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh vowed never to enter Shimla and determined to develop Chail into a resort par exellence exceeding Shimla in every way. The proud ruler kept his word to the latter. Shim la's loss was Chail's gain. Located on a spur, Chail affords a splendid view, on a clear day, of the valley through which the river Sutlej winds its way, overlooking, at the same time, both Kasauli and Shim la, 45 km (29 miles) away via Kufri, their lights, in the darkness, making a myriad, magic patterns in the distance. On the other side rise the massive Himalayan ranges, spectacular in the sun and snow. 

In this lovely town, all seasons are a delight. Chail is charming in the summer, fascinating in the Fall (Autumn) when field and forest are cloaked in russet and gold, in winter it is a winter paradise when the snow casts its mantle and remains till the beginning of Spring in April. Now all the flowers are out, flowers, to find a way into the heart of the most fastidious woman, filling the meadows with hyacinth and celandine, while the carmine rhododendron trees are surrounded by solemn forests of deodar and towering pine. Built on three hills, the palace of the Maharaja is on Rajgarh Hill, the Residency, "Snow View", once occupied by the British Resident, is on Pandhewa hill and on the third hill, Sadh Tibba, is the township of Chait. Developed as a retreat, the Maharaja built hunting and fishing lodges, which are all open to the public. 

The palace is now the Chail Palace Hotel, offering the Maharaja and Maharani suites on the third floor, nine other suites and more rooms on the ground floor. The complex of pinecottaqes that once housed his ADCs and secretaries, now provide attractive and comfortable accommodation. 

The cottages are equipped with every modern amenity. Each with two or three bedrooms with an attached bath, they also include a kitchen, sitting and dining rooms. Chail, for a holiday, provides everything dear to a sports-man's heart plus other attractions. Besides the long pine scented walk-with glimpses of breath- taking, scenic splendour, there is the Gaura river, silvered, and rich with superb Mahseer fish for the angler and Challenging trekking routes for the adventurous. The surrounding woods are the home of barking deer, wildfowl, pheasant and a large variety of Birds for the wildlife enthusiast, complete with rest houses to stay overnight. Besides the cricket ground, Chail has a well-maintained tennis and squash courts, as also a putting green. Several athletic and sporting events are held in the resort every year.

High altitude routes; Kandaghat to Chail; Chail to Rajgarh and Chur Chandni and Chail to Shimla via Junga, offer marvellous treks. The best way get to Chail is from Kalka, on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway till Kandaghat, 32 km (20 miles) short of Shimla, from Kandaghat, the branch road leads to Chail, 29 km (18 miles) away.

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala...

Lovers' Hill - Chail...

Chail Market
Chail Market
Chail Market
Chail Market
Weather of Chail :
Chail has a natural air conditioned weather and the tourist find this place to be suitable to visit all throughout the year.Even during the summer the temperature doesn't rise to much, the autumn in all its colours is really fasinating.During autumn the fields and the forests are covered with a cloak of russet and gold,in winter it is nothing less than a paradise. The weather conditions are so perfect that even in the winter when there is snow fall there is an unusual featured warmth present avoiding the inconvinience of the people.
Chail Sight Seens
Chail Sight Seens
Chail Sight Seens
Chail Sight Seens
Places to visit in Chail 
World's highest cricket ground (3 kms) 
Sidh Temple (2.5 kms) 
Kali ka tibba, the sunset point (6 kms) 
Sadupul, riverside picnic spot (16 kms)
The Royal Palace of Maharaja of Patiala (1 km) 
Lovers' hill (1.5 kms)
Kufri, the ski resort for skiing, yak riding, skating, mini zoo etc. (25 kms) 
Shilon (19kms) 
Chail Sanctuary (4 kms) 
Gaura for riverside camping, picnic and fishing in River Giri Ganga (29 kms)

Travel Information :
By air: The nearest airports are at Chandigarh (120 km), and Simla (63 km).
By road: From Simla via Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat the distance is 61 km. Kalka is 86 km away. Regular buses for Chail leave from Simla, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
Chail Cricket Ground
Chail Cricket Ground
Cricket Ground- Surrounded by thick forests of deodar, a well maintained Chail Cricket ground is the highest cricket ground in the world. It was built in 1893. This ground located at an altitude of 2,144 m is also used as polo ground.There is a well maintained Basket Ball court and the same cricket ground is used for playing football as the ground also has goal posts.In one corner of the ground there is a historic tree on which the local students have constructed a beautiful tree house

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala...

Lovers' Hill - Chail...
 

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