Chail Tourism

Chail Tourism Chail is a quiet hill station close to Shimla, known for the world's highest cricket ground and the heritage hotel, Chail Palace, in the midst of pine and deodar trees. Surrounded by lush greenery and mesmerizing views from such a great height, known as a hiker's paradise, Chail is bound to give a tourist a memorable travelling experience to a tourist. This place is famous for having the world's highest cricket and polo grounds and has a luxurious resort situated on three hilltops. Once the summer capital of theÊPatialaÊKings, the palace has now been converted into a hotel and a tourist destination. This is the quintessential destination for tourists looking for a calm and relaxed vacation away from the more bustling and crowded tourist destinations in this state. Being the summer capital of the majestic kings of Patiala, the most famous place to visit in Chail is their palace which has now been converted into a heritage hotel. One must also visit the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary and the famous cricket ground. Download Chail PDF Guide > What's Great? Less crowded than other tourist locations in Himachal Pradesh. Chail is closer to nature. Weather is pleasant all around the year. What's not so Great? Weather becomes harsh in the month of December and January. Not a lot of things to do here in Chail. For Whom An ideal destination for the honeymoon couples. Chail is also good for people visiting Shimla and looking for a short excursion.

Itinerary Chail could be visited just for the day from Shimla. For such a trip, leave Shimla in the morning for Chail, reach by noon time. Enjoy local sightseeing including the Chail Palace and cricket ground and leave for Shimla again by evening. However, if you wish to stay in Chail, you can follow the following itinerary Day 1:Assuming you are staying in Shimla, take a local cab and leave for Chail in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Chail. Day 2:Leave for local sightseeing in Chail after breakfast. Visit the Chail cricket ground, located at an altitude of 2444 m, it is the highest cricket ground in the world. Then, visit the Maharajas?s palace, the palace was built in 1891 and is famous for its royal architecture and design. Later, enjoy horse riding on the snowy slopes of Chail. Back to hotel. Dinner and stay at the hotel. Day 3:Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Chail wildlife sanctuary, located at an elevation of 2180 m, the sanctuary is home to various kinds of mammals and birds. Visit the Kali Tibba temple, trek to the Kail Tibba temple which is located on the top of mountain Blossom. The temple is dedicated to goddess Kali and offers the panoramic view of the Shivalik ranges. Back to hotel. Day 4:Check-out from the hotel after breakfast.

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Chail Chail can be visited throughout the year, however, summers are considered as the best time to visit Chail. The summers in Chail are extremely pleasant with the average temperature being around 20 degrees. The winters are cold and chilly with the minimum temperature falling to 1 to 2 degrees. For the snow lovers, Chail would be a paradise in the months of December, January and February. Weather in Chail Loading... Chail in Summers (April- June) The temperature in Summers ranges between 15 and 24 degrees celsius. The days receive the warm sunlight and the temperature falls during the night. Chail would be a perfect place to beat the Indian summers amid the tranquillity of hills. Chail in Monsoon (July-September) Although, Chail does not receive a high amount of rainfall, but there are chances of landslides in the area. Hence, Chail is typically avoided by the tourists during Monsoons. The temperature in Monsoons remains between 13 to 27 degrees. Chail in Winter (October- March) The temperature begins to fall and the sun begins to fade in the month of October in Chail. The temperature in winters fluctuate between -2 and 10 degrees, and hence the Winters in Chail are harsh. Snowfall that begins with the end of the year, is a common occurrence in the area. Monthly Weather in Chail Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 5 18 February 9 24 March 11 28 April 18 35 May 18 36 June 22 37 July 23 32 August 20 30 September 21 32 October 12 29 November 7 26 December 4 21