Chail

Originally Chail was the summer capital of the Princely state of Patiala before independence. Chail village was developed into a hill station by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh to score one up with the British who had expelled him from Shimla. He retaliated by creating his own summer capital, in view of Shimla and at a higher altitude than the British summer capital. Today, Chail is a well known hill station welcoming those who wish to get respite from the heat of the plains.
One of its attractions is the Chail Sanctuary which is home to �ghoral�, kakkar’, ‘sambhar’, ‘red jungle fowl’ and ‘khalij’ and ‘cheer’ pheasants. For sighting wildlife, machan like posts have been built at a place called Khuruin. Chail also prides itself on having the highest cricket ground and polo ground in the world surrounded by deodar forests.
Also worth a visit are the ancient buildings made by the Maharaja of Patiala which now house the Chail Military School. Chail is connected by road to Shimla.
Best time to visit: March to October for scenic beauty and December to February for enjoying snowfall
Languages spoken: Hindi, Pahari, English, Punjabi
Climate: Pleasant summers, Cold in winters with snowfall
Places to see: Chail Sanctuary, Cricket ground, Chail Military School, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Kufri, Sadhupul
Things to do: Trekking, Fishing