A hamlet in the hills

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Just about 45 kilometers from the ever swarming Shimla, is situated a beautiful hill station called Chail. Often referred to as the ‘summer capital’ by its creator, Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, Chail is indeed the perfect reference. It is surrounded by a thick cover of majestic, soaring deodars and is one of the most picturesque hill stations located amidst scented forests of pine. As one approaches Chail through the narrow roads, one can feel the freshness set in. The aroma of this hilly region bestows a sensation of a valley of flowers. Here, with each whiff of air that caresses, one feels fresher, healthier and relaxed.

Chail truly makes you believe that it’s one of the many exotic wonders of nature and is basically built on three hills, namely, Rajgarh, Pandhewa and Sadh Tiba. Since mine was a mere two-day trip, I had to be on my feet to see all the beauty. The moment I reached, I set out to pay a visit to the world’s highest cricket ground. It was well maintained, surrounded by gigantic deodar and pine. This ground is often used for playing polo as well. Thereafter, I toured the magnificent Rajgarh palace, which had the most elaborate furnishings, comfortable log huts and cottages, dense forests and serene pathways along with sprawling lawns, a children’s park, a lover’s hill and sports facilities. For me, Chail is a resort in the real sense of the term, for it offers different varieties of delicious food, which I savoured after a long, informative and captivating tour.

The next morning I woke up to the wonderful view of the Himalayan ranges with its snow-capped peaks spectacularly gleaming in the sun with the beautiful orchards and sylvan pine valleys around that kept me busy admiring the wonders of nature. Since I was in the ‘hiker’s paradise,’ I set out for the Chail Sanctuary which has species like ghoral, red junglefowl and cheer pheasants. It’s an out-of-this-world sight where one can spend hours together. I then headed for Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, which was originally selected as the site for the Maharaja’s palace. History unfolds that Bhupinder Singh had a dream according to which this place had significance with respect to a saint. Hence, the Maharaja decided to build a majestic temple here.

The evenings in Chail are chilly and it was time for me to leave. On my way back, I had a breathtaking view of Kasauli, Shimla and other neighbouring hills, all lit up spectacularly in the dark, offering jewel-studded view...Chail sure casts a spell.

Ravi Inder Singh


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