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	'''Chail''' is a [[hill station]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is {{convert\|44\|km\|mi}} from [[Shimla]] and {{convert\|45\|km\|mi}} from [[Solan]]. It is known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture: the palace was built as summer retreat by the [[Maharaja of Patiala]] during the [[British Raj]], on the land allotted to him by the British for former's assistance in the [[Anglo-Nepalese War]]. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|title=Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com \|access-date=18 March 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|archive-date=10 March 2019 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		'''Chail''' is a [[hill station]] in Solan district of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is {{convert\|44\|km\|mi}} from [[Shimla]] and {{convert\|45\|km\|mi}} from [[Solan]]. It is known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture: the palace was built as summer retreat by the [[Maharaja of Patiala]] during the [[British Raj]], on the land allotted to him by the British for former's assistance in the [[Anglo-Nepalese War]]. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|title=Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com \|access-date=18 March 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|archive-date=10 March 2019 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	Chail is also frequented by hikers as it offers wonderful views of the lower Himalayas. It has good trekking points from Junga, [[Kufri, India\|Kufri]] and Ashwani Khad at Solan. Many Eco camps are held here. There are many camping sites for campers and hikers, so camping in Chail is most sought after activity for enthusiasts.		Chail is also frequented by hikers as it offers wonderful views of the lower Himalayas. It has good trekking points from Junga, [[Kufri, India\|Kufri]] and Ashwani Khad at Solan. Many Eco camps are held here. There are many camping sites for campers and hikers, so camping in Chail is most sought after activity for enthusiasts.

	==History==		==History==
	In 1891, [[Rajinder Singh of Patiala\|Maharaja Rajendra]] of [[Patiala]] incurred the rage of [[Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener\|Lord Kitchener]]. It led to the restriction of his entry in the Indian summer capital, [[Shimla]]. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer retreat for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.		In 1891, [[Rajinder Singh of Patiala \|Maharaja Rajendra]] of [[Patiala]] incurred the rage of [[Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener\|Lord Kitchener]]. It led to the restriction of his entry in the Indian summer capital, [[Shimla]]. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer retreat for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.

	After accession to the Indian Union, [[Maharaja of Patiala]] donated most of his buildings to Chail Military School and Government of India.		After accession to the Indian Union, [[Maharaja of Patiala]] donated most of his buildings to Chail Military School and Government of India.
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	== Attractions ==		== Attractions ==
	*[[Chail Military School\|Rastriya Military School]], Rastriya Military School Chail is one of the five Rastriya Military Schools of the country. Where approx 300 cadets from all parts of country are groomed to be the future leaders of country .		*[[Chail Military School\|Rastriya Military School]], Rastriya Military School Chail is one of the five Rastriya Military Schools of the country. Where approx 300 cadets from all parts of country are groomed to be the future leaders of country.
			*[[Chail Military School]], situated in ancient buildings made by Maharaja of Patiala.
			*[[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. The ground is located at an altitude of {{convert\|2444\|m\|ft}}. Chail served as the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (who was an avid cricket lover). It is used as the school playground by Chail Military School. During school vacations it is also used as a [[polo]] ground. There is a basketball court and the same cricket ground is used for playing football as well as basketball. In one corner of the ground there is a historic tree on which the Military School has constructed a tree house.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|title=Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com \|access-date=18 March 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|archive-date=10 March 2019 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
			*[[Chail Gurudwara]] is also one of the main attractions of this place, it was the first building to be constructed by the Maharaja and after that the palace was built. The Gurudwara was built in indo-western style in 1907, the {{convert\|22\|ft\|m}} high wooden roof is its main and highlighting feature.
	*[[Chail Sanctuary]](3 km)- The sanctuary was notified on 21 March 1976 near the town in district Shimla and covers an area of about 10,854.36 [[hectare]]s. The Chail sanctuary has 'ghoral', 'kakkar', 'sambhar', 'red jungle fowl' and 'khalij' and 'cheer' pheasants. Machan like sighting posts have been built at Khuruin.		*[[Chail Sanctuary]](3 km)- The sanctuary was notified on 21 March 1976 near the town in district Shimla and covers an area of about 10,854.36 [[hectare]]s. The Chail sanctuary has 'ghoral', 'kakkar', 'sambhar', 'red jungle fowl' and 'khalij' and 'cheer' pheasants. Machan like sighting posts have been built at Khuruin.
	*[[Sadhupul]]- Sadhupul is a small village in Himachal Pradesh between Chail and Solan. It has a river restaurant near a small bridge spot constructed over the river "Ashwini". This bridge collapsed on 23 August 2014 by an overloaded truck. A New bridge has been constructed and dedicated to people in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Chief Minister-Virbhadra Singh Inaugurated Sadhubridge in Solan\|url=http://himachalabhiabhi.com/chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-inaugurated-sadhu-bridge-in-solan.html\|website=Himachal Abhi Abhi\|date=26 January 2018\|access-date=13 September 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913223657/http://himachalabhiabhi.com/chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-inaugurated-sadhu-bridge-in-solan.html\|archive-date=13 September 2018\|url-status=dead}}</ref> A Water Park and Cafe at Sadhupul was opened on 30 June 2017.<ref>{{cite news\|title=CM inaugurates Water Park at Sadhupul\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/cm-inaugurates-water-park-at-sadhupul/429917.html \|newspaper= The Tribune India, Himachal\|date=1 July 2017}}</ref>
	*[[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. The ground is located at an altitude of {{convert\|2444\|m\|ft}}. Chail served as the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (who was an avid cricket lover). It is used as the school playground by Chail Military School. During school vacations it is also used as a [[polo]] ground. There is a basketball court and the same cricket ground is used for playing football as well as basketball. In one corner of the ground there is a historic tree on which the Military School has constructed a tree house.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|title=Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com \|access-date=18 March 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ \|archive-date=10 March 2019 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	*[[Chail Military School]], situated in ancient buildings made by Maharaja of Patiala.
	* [[Chail Gurudwara]] is also one of the main attractions of this place, it was the first building to be constructed by the Maharaja and after that the palace was built. The Gurudwara was built in indo-western style in 1907, the {{convert\|22\|ft\|m}} high wooden roof is its main and highlighting feature.
	* Kali ka Tibba is situated at the top of a hill its also known as Kali Devi Temple. It attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists from all across the world.		* Kali ka Tibba is situated at the top of a hill its also known as Kali Devi Temple. It attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists from all across the world.
	* Lover's Point		* Lover's Point
	* Visitors can also trek approximately 10 km from Junga, (District Shimla) to Chail. Junga is approximately 10 km from Sadhupul.
	* 'Stone Kumbd' - Shiv Mandir		* 'Stone Kumbd' - Shiv Mandir
	*The road from Chail to Kufri winds with a lot of twists and turns through the deodar forests and is very lonely and dangerous as it is just a single road, in fact all roads leading to Chail are single roads which are difficult to motor as the widths are very less and have a lot of turns. One must never drive here during night and should avoid during the day as well, no wonder that very little vehicles are found on these roads. There are many small villages on the way and eateries that serve local food and chai (Indian sweet tea).		* Visitors can also trek approximately 10 km from Junga, (District Shimla) to Chail. Junga is approximately 10 km from Sadhupul.
			*[[Sadhupul]]- Sadhupul is a small village in Himachal Pradesh between Chail and Solan. It has a river restaurant near a small bridge spot constructed over the river "Ashwini". This bridge collapsed on 23 August 2014 by an overloaded truck. A New bridge has been constructed and dedicated to people in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Chief Minister-Virbhadra Singh Inaugurated Sadhubridge in Solan\|url=http://himachalabhiabhi.com/chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-inaugurated-sadhu-bridge-in-solan.html\|website=Himachal Abhi Abhi\|date=26 January 2018\|access-date=13 September 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913223657/http://himachalabhiabhi.com/chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-inaugurated-sadhu-bridge-in-solan.html\|archive-date=13 September 2018\|url-status=dead}}</ref> A Water Park and Cafe at Sadhupul was opened on 30 June 2017.<ref>{{cite news\|title=CM inaugurates Water Park at Sadhupul\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/cm-inaugurates-water-park-at-sadhupul/429917.html \|newspaper= The Tribune India, Himachal\|date=1 July 2017}}</ref>
			*The 30 km road from Chail to Kufri winds with a lot of twists and turns through the deodar forests and is very lonely and dangerous as it is just a single road, in fact all roads leading to Chail are single roads which are difficult to motor as the widths are very less and have a lot of turns. One must never drive here during night and should avoid during the day as well, no wonder that very little vehicles are found on these roads. There are many small villages on the way and eateries that serve local food and chai (Indian sweet tea).

	==In literature==		==In literature==

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	==History==		==History==
	In 1891, [[Rajinder Singh of Patiala \|Maharaja Rajendra]] of [[Patiala]] incurred the rage of [[Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener\|Lord Kitchener]]. It led to the restriction of his entry in the Indian summer capital, [[Shimla]]. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer retreat for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.		In 1891, [[Rajinder Singh of Patiala\|Maharaja Rajendra]] of [[Patiala]] incurred the rage of [[Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener\|Lord Kitchener]]. It led to the restriction of his entry in the Indian summer capital, [[Shimla]]. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer retreat for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.

	After accession to the Indian Union, [[Maharaja of Patiala]] donated most of his buildings to Chail Military School and Government of India.		After accession to the Indian Union, [[Maharaja of Patiala]] donated most of his buildings to Chail Military School and Government of India.
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	* Kali ka Tibba is situated at the top of a hill its also known as Kali Devi Temple. It attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists from all across the world.		* Kali ka Tibba is situated at the top of a hill its also known as Kali Devi Temple. It attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists from all across the world.
	* Lover's Point		* Lover's Point
	* Visitors can also trek approximately 10 km from Junga, (District Shimla) to Chail. Junga is approximately 10 km from Sadhupul.		* Visitors can also trek approximately 10 km from Junga, (District Shimla) to Chail. Junga is approximately 10 km from Sadhupul.
	* 'Stone Kumbd' - Shiv Mandir		* 'Stone Kumbd' - Shiv Mandir
	*The road from Chail to Kufri winds with a lot of twists and turns through the deodar forests and is very lonely and dangerous as it is just a single road, in fact all roads leading to Chail are single roads which are difficult to motor as the widths are very less and have a lot of turns. One must never drive here during night and should avoid during the day as well, no wonder that very little vehicles are found on these roads. There are many small villages on the way and eateries that serve local food and chai (Indian sweet tea).		*The road from Chail to Kufri winds with a lot of twists and turns through the deodar forests and is very lonely and dangerous as it is just a single road, in fact all roads leading to Chail are single roads which are difficult to motor as the widths are very less and have a lot of turns. One must never drive here during night and should avoid during the day as well, no wonder that very little vehicles are found on these roads. There are many small villages on the way and eateries that serve local food and chai (Indian sweet tea).

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'''Chail''' is a [[hill station]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is {{convert|44|km|mi}} from [[Shimla]] and {{convert|45|km|mi}} from [[Solan]]. It is known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture: the palace was built as summer retreat by the [[Maharaja of Patiala]] during the [[British Raj]], on the land allotted to him by the British for former's assistance in the [[Anglo-Nepalese War]]. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hill-stations-india.com/chail/ |title=Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com |access-date=18 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ |archive-date=10 March 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Chail is also frequented by hikers as it offers wonderful views of the lower Himalayas. It has good trekking points from Junga, [[Kufri, India|Kufri]] and Ashwani Khad at Solan. Many Eco camps are held here. There are many camping sites for campers and hikers, so camping in Chail is most sought after activity for enthusiasts.

==History==
In 1891, [[Rajinder Singh of Patiala |Maharaja Rajendra]] of [[Patiala]] incurred the rage of [[Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener|Lord Kitchener]]. It led to the restriction of his entry in the Indian summer capital, [[Shimla]]. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer retreat for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.

After accession to the Indian Union, [[Maharaja of Patiala]] donated most of his buildings to Chail Military School and Government of India.

==Geography==
Chail is situated at an altitude of 2,250 m. The place is surrounded by the forests of [[Pinus roxburghii|chir pine]] and gigantic [[Cedrus deodara|deodar]]s. Shimla, Solan and Kasauli can also be viewed at night from here. Chail is pleasant in summers and cold in winter. Average annual rainfall is about 150 mm.
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== Attractions ==
*[[Chail Military School|Rastriya Military School]], Rastriya Military School Chail is one of the five Rastriya Military Schools of the country. Where approx 300 cadets from all parts of country are groomed to be the future leaders of country .
*[[Chail Sanctuary]](3 km)- The sanctuary was notified on 21 March 1976 near the town in district Shimla and covers an area of about 10,854.36 [[hectare]]s. The Chail sanctuary has 'ghoral', 'kakkar', 'sambhar', 'red jungle fowl' and 'khalij' and 'cheer' pheasants. Machan like sighting posts have been built at Khuruin.
*[[Sadhupul]]- Sadhupul is a small village in Himachal Pradesh between Chail and Solan. It has a river restaurant near a small bridge spot constructed over the river "Ashwini". This bridge collapsed on 23 August 2014 by an overloaded truck. A New bridge has been constructed and dedicated to people in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chief Minister-Virbhadra Singh Inaugurated Sadhubridge in Solan|url=http://himachalabhiabhi.com/chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-inaugurated-sadhu-bridge-in-solan.html|website=Himachal Abhi Abhi|date=26 January 2018|access-date=13 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913223657/http://himachalabhiabhi.com/chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-inaugurated-sadhu-bridge-in-solan.html|archive-date=13 September 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> A Water Park and Cafe at Sadhupul was opened on 30 June 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=CM inaugurates Water Park at Sadhupul|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/cm-inaugurates-water-park-at-sadhupul/429917.html |newspaper= The Tribune India, Himachal|date=1 July 2017}}</ref>
*[[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. The ground is located at an altitude of {{convert|2444|m|ft}}. Chail served as the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (who was an avid cricket lover). It is used as the school playground by Chail Military School. During school vacations it is also used as a [[polo]] ground. There is a basketball court and the same cricket ground is used for playing football as well as basketball. In one corner of the ground there is a historic tree on which the Military School has constructed a tree house.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hill-stations-india.com/chail/ |title=Overview of Chail @hill-stationsindia.com |access-date=18 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310133803/http://hill-stations-india.com/chail/ |archive-date=10 March 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Chail Military School]], situated in ancient buildings made by Maharaja of Patiala.
* [[Chail Gurudwara]] is also one of the main attractions of this place, it was the first building to be constructed by the Maharaja and after that the palace was built. The Gurudwara was built in indo-western style in 1907, the {{convert|22|ft|m}} high wooden roof is its main and highlighting feature.
* Kali ka Tibba is situated at the top of a hill its also known as Kali Devi Temple. It attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists from all across the world.
* Lover's Point
* Visitors can also trek approximately 10 km from Junga, (District Shimla) to Chail. Junga is approximately 10 km from Sadhupul.
* 'Stone Kumbd' - Shiv Mandir
*The road from Chail to Kufri winds with a lot of twists and turns through the deodar forests and is very lonely and dangerous as it is just a single road, in fact all roads leading to Chail are single roads which are difficult to motor as the widths are very less and have a lot of turns. One must never drive here during night and should avoid during the day as well, no wonder that very little vehicles are found on these roads. There are many small villages on the way and eateries that serve local food and chai (Indian sweet tea).

==In literature==
[[Letitia Elizabeth Landon]] provides two poetical illustrations for plates of locations in this vicinity in her Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1839. These are ''Village of Koghera, Near the Choor Mountain'', which reflects on the beauty of the scenery, and ''Crossing the Choor Mountains'', which is more concerned with the hardships endured by explorers. The accompanying notes record that "During a considerable part of the year, the Choor is hoary with snow; and when moonlight falls upon the scene, an effect is produced as if floods of molten silver were poured over the surface. Moonlight in these regions assumes a novel charm."
{{wikisource|Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L. E. L.) in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1839/Koghera|'Village of Koghera'<br>a poem by L. E. L.}}
{{wikisource|Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L. E. L.) in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1839/Crossing the Choor|'Crossing the Choor Mountains'<br>a poem by L. E. L.}}

== Access ==
[[File:Kufri, starting point to Chail.jpg|thumb|From [[Kufri, India|Kufri]], starting point to Chail road]]
* [[Roadway]]s- Chail is well connected by road from Chandigarh, Delhi and Shimla. From Shimla via Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat is 49 km. Kalka is 86 km from Chail. Regular buses ply between Chail and major cities like Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi.

* Airport- The nearest airports are at [[Chandigarh Airport|Chandigarh]] (120 km) and [[Shimla Airport|Shimla]]. Shimla Airport is located at Jubbarhati which is 37 km from Kandaghat.
* [[Railway]]s- [[Kalka-Shimla railways]], the narrow gauge line is good for coming to Chail. Toy train runs on this World Heritage Site. Nearest railway station to Chail is [[Kandaghat]].

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.visualyatra.com/chalal-and-kasol-parvati-valley/ Chalal at The Visual Yatra]
* Detail Info taken from [https://web.archive.org/web/20181217031208/http://www.united21resortchail.com/adventure-activities.aspx Adventure Activities at Chail]
* Few More to perform at Himachal (Chail) [https://web.archive.org/web/20100325064048/http://himachaltourism.gov.in/page/Activities.aspx Activities in Himachal Pradesh]

[[Category:Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Tourism in Himachal Pradesh]]