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Chail,
Shimla
To add to the beauty of Shimla, Chail is 43 kms away and 86 kms
from Kalka via Khandaghat along with the picturesque Sadhupul village
and with a lush green setting, with the pride of the former summer
capital of the Patiala state. At 2,250 mts it has the world's highest
cricket pitch which is now mainly used by local schoolboys and polo
ground. A steep road up from the bazaar leads one to the small gurudwara
and to the military school, surrounded by Himalayan oaks.The old
Palace, now a hotel, and the rich deodar forests are added attractions.
Accomodation:
Chail Palace Hotel- run by Himachal Tourism. The larger rooms
in the main building have wide fireplaces and bathrooms fit. The
royal furniture adds elegance to the interiors.
Tourist
Info:
- Department
of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Himachal Pradesh,
Block 28, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla - 171009. Tel :- (0177)-225864
/ 225924 / 225926.
- Tourist
Information Centre, Shimla. Tel :- (0177)-4589.
- Managing
Director, H.P Tourism Development Corporation (marketing Office),
Ritz Annexe, Shimla-171001. Tel :- (0177)-203294, Fax :- 20343
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