Chail the famous tourist place of Himachal,

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Effortlessly Beautiful Kali ka Tibba

Located at the top of the hill in Chail the famous tourist place of Himachal, Kali ka Tibba is a temple dedicated to goddess Kali. It is located at the top of the mountain Blossom, which has been named after the Rajmata’s Cottage. Chail at an altitude of 2,250 meters is at a higher altitude than Shimla which is 2,213 meters above sea level. Shimla and Kasauli can be seen from Chail. The place provides a beautiful view of the surrounding Shivalik Range and the Choor Chandni Peak. Furthermore, travelers can enjoy trekking to the temple, during which they can see rare species of animals. Chail Sanctuary, cricket ground, and the Gurudwara are the main spots in Chail. Kali ka Tibba is an ideal destination for those who are looking for a secluded destination away from tourist crowds. If you are not in for longer trek routes you can just wander off into the woods for a peaceful walk or do a more strenuous hike up the hillside here or visit Kali ka Tibba, a temple atop a small hill. Angling and horse riding is also very popular in near Kali ka Tibba. The best time to visit this place is in monsoons between August and November as the thick forest cover around the temple gets green and pretty.

Palace Hotel

The luxuriously Chail Palace owned by Himachal Tourism. Beautifully set in sprawling 75 acres amid thick woods, this regal building built in 1891 offers spectacular views of the Choordhar Ranges and the distant planes. This palace is popularly known as the Rajgarh Palace. It is furnished with regal furnishing, which exhibits a touch of royal lifestyle.

Trek Routes

Chail has a many trek routes and hiking trails. Some of the easy trek routes from Chail are the Kandaghat-Chail, Chail-Rajgarh and Choor Chandni and Chail-Shimla via Junga. The trek routes provide scenic views of the hills and dales all through the way.

Gurudwara Sahib

Approximately 200 meters from the main Chail bus station, Gurudwara Sahib was established at Chail in the year 1907. The Gurudwara was renovated by Chail Heritage Foundation, an NGO formed by ex-students of Chail Military School in 2007. The architecture of the Gurudwara resembles that of Goan churches. It comprises tower like structures, fitted in the flanking facades. The building is yellow in colour and has a beautiful, green lawn.

Sidh Baba Temple

Sidh Baba ka Mandir is a popular religious landmark in Chail, located on the hill lying between Rajgarh and Pandhawa. According to legend, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh wanted to build his palace at this palace and had already started construction. However, even after repeated attempt, the construction could be completed. During this period, a saint appeared in his dream informing him that this is the site where he meditated and was buried underneath. The saint told him to stop the construction of his palace and instead, build a temple. Hence, the Maharaja built a temple to honour the saint and called it as the Sidh Baba Ka Mandir.

How to Reach Chail

By Train

Kandaghat, the nearest rail head from Chail, is connected to Kalka. It takes around three hours to reach Kandaghat from Kalka.

By Road

Frequent buses to Shimla are also available from Chandigarh and Ambala from where Chail is about 45 kms.

By Air

Shimla’s Jubbarhatti Airport, is nearly 23 km away from the heart of the city. The airport is connected to Delhi airport by daily flights.