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Chail Tourism
Residing close to Shimla, Chail is considered to be a calm and peaceful town. It is famous for the world’s premier cricket ground along with the heritage hotel known by the name of Chail Palace. It is beautifully surrounded by the deodar and pine trees. The visitors are going to love the beauty of this place.
Chail is having a spot at grand height called as hiker’s paradise to give an amazing experience to the tourists. Apart from having the world’s highest cricket ground, it is having polo grounds. It is also having a lavish resort located on 3 hilltops. There was a time when the palace was the capital of summer for the Kings of Patiala but at this time it has been transformed into a hotel and is a beautiful visitor destination.
It is the best place for the tourists who want to spend their vacations in peace and around nature. It is a less crowded destination for visitors. You must see the famed cricket ground and the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary while in Chail.
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Restaurants and Local Food in Chail
Chail is having some amazing and delicious dhabas and restaurants. Apart from some Indian dishes, you can also enjoy some Himachali cuisines. But this place is having limited food options for visitors coming from different countries. So, those who are covering this place along with Shimla need to have a base in Shimla only because it is place that is having various food options including North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, and Continental food. But in Shimla, people should expect very few places serving local Pahadi food.
Itinerary
If you want to enjoy this place to the fullest, you need to make a trip for 4 days here.
Day-1: If you are living in Shimla, then you need to take a cab to Chail in the morning and reach by evening. And it is better to spend a night here only in a hotel.
Day-2: After having your breakfast, leave for local sightseeing in Chail. Then go for the highest cricket ground in Chail. If you are covering the spots in a good speed, then the next place you need to visit on the second day is the Maharaja’s palace, which was built in 1891. The palace is well-known for its royalty and architecture. Having some more time, you should go for horse riding and then get back to your hotel and have dinner.
Day-3: On day 3, after having your breakfast make your plan to the Chail wildlife sanctuary that is located at an elevation of 2180 m. Here you are going to see the mammals and birds of different breeds. Then, visit the Kali Tibba temple. Trek to the Kali Tibba temple that is situated on the top of mountain Blossom. It is a temple that is built for goddess Kali. It offers some amazing views to the Shivalik ranges you are going to love.
Day-4: After having breakfast in the morning, it is the time for your check-out and going back to home.