Love story of Maharaja of Patiala at Chail in Himachal
When #BhupinderSingh, #Maharaja of #Patiala was expelled from #Shimla - The Summer Capital of the British India, he decided to create his own capital for the warm months. The little village of #Chail was perfect. It lay surrounded by magnificent Deodar forests, #Shimla was in direct vision and most importantly, #Chail at 2226 m was somewhat higher than British controlled #Shimla. Today, the Maharaja's creation can be experienced by everyone. And for #Himachal #Tourism, now owner of the gracious mansion, every visitor is a Royalty. Here is a resort in the true sense of the word. A beautiful Palace with ornate furniture, charming cottages, delightful log huts, thick forests, quiet walks, a 'lovers hill', an orchard of its own, elegant lawns, badminton and lawn tennis court, billiards and even a children's park. Each regally appointed room, each quaint cottage and every warm log hut offers a memorable holiday. Whether you are on a honeymoon and in search of seclusion or wish to organize a conference, #Chail offers it all. Then, there are good sightseeing places and possibility of some fishing and trekking. #Chail also has the world's highest cricket pitch and polo ground.
#Chail is connected by road. From #Shimla via #Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat is 61 km. Kalka is 86 km away. Regular buses for #Chail leave from #Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi. The closest airports are at #Chandigarh (120 km) and #Shimla (63 km).
In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. In summer the climate is mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended.