Chail, Hill station in Solan district, India
Chail is a hill station in Solan district, India, spread across three hilltops called Pandewa, Rajgarh, and Sadh Tibba. Pine and deodar forests surround the settlement at 2250 meters elevation.
Maharaja Rajendra of Patiala created this mountain retreat in 1891 after being denied access to Shimla due to a dispute with Lord Kitchener. The royal estate became his summer residence and shaped the development of the area.
The Gurudwara built in 1907 displays Indo-Western architecture and was the first building the Maharaja of Patiala commissioned here. Its connection to Sikh tradition makes the site meaningful for both pilgrims and visitors.
Regular buses and taxis connect the place with Shimla, while the nearest major railway station sits 77 kilometers away in Kalka. The paths between the three hilltops require sturdy footwear and some stamina.
The cricket and polo ground sits at 2444 meters above sea level and ranks as the highest cricket field in the world. Players report that the ball travels farther here because of the thinner air compared to lower elevations.
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