Chail, Himachal Pradesh
Chail | |
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View of hills from Chail in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India | |
Chail Location in Himachal Pradesh, India Chail Chail (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°58′11″N 77°11′51″E / 30.9697°N 77.1975°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Solan |
| Elevation | 2,250 m (7,380 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Mahasui (Baghati and Keonthali) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | HP- 13 |
Chail is a hill station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Solan city and 44 kilometres (27 mi) from the state capital Shimla. It is known for its salubrious weather and thick cedar forests. The Chail Palace, built in 1892 and rebuilt in 1951, acted as a summer retreat for the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj. The Chail cricket ground was also built by the Maharajas of Patiala.
Chail is also frequented by hikers as it offers scenic views of the lower Himalayas. It has good trekking points from Junga, Kufri and Ashwani Khad at Solan. Many Eco camps are held here. Camping in Chail is a sought-after activity for enthusiasts, and there are many campsites for hikers. The patiala peg was also invented in Chail, at the Palace of Maharaja Patiala.