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Chail
is one of the smallest hill resorts in
India. Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh was
expelled from Shimla and decided to create his
own summer capital here in Chail.The tinny town
is surrounded by thick deodars trees and situated
at a higher altitude.It was the perfect choice
for British-controlled Shimla. |
Places of interest in Chail
Chail Palace:
The palace of the maharajas,which was built in late
19th century and the small cottages which were used
for the royal guests and parties. are now a charming
holiday resort.
Sai Baba Temple:
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh was supposed to built his
palace in this place,even he started building it. But
one day he dreamed that a "Sidh" saint is
saying that this was the place where he used to meditate.So,Bhupinder
singh shifted his proposed palace to diffrent place
and made a beautiful temple of Sai Baba over there.
Cricket Ground:
This ground was built in 1893.This is the World's highest
cricket and polo ground.
Wildlife Sanctuary:
One can enjoy this small sanctuary with sambhar, ghoral,
cheer phesants, Barking deer and spotted at dusk and
dawn in the sanctuary. Treks from Chail to Gaura and
Chail to Jhaja are very with the adventure of this wildlife
sanctuary.
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Kufri
is a tiny hill station located 19-kms from Shimla,
it is very small but very popular hill station
of Himalayan region. Once it was a part of Nepal
but later it was discovered by British and became
popular as it is very near to Shimla,The Summer
Capital of British Ruled India. |
Place of interest in Kufri
Mashru Peak:
One can enjoy the thick forest around Kufri to the
Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.
Himalayan Nature Park:
The Himalayan Nature Park has a collection of wild
animals and birds.
Indira Tourist Park:
The Indira Tourist Park is very near to the Himalayan
Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations
around.