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This
idyllic resort, set amidst scented forests of pine and
deodar, was once the summer resort of the maharajas of
Patiala. Located on a wooded spur, Chail (2,150 m)
overlooks the Sutlej Valley. Shimla and Kasauli are
also visible and at night their twinkling lights seem
part of the starlit sky.
Chail Palace
The palace of the maharajas, built in the late 19th
century and the pretty cottages of the complex - that
once accommodated the ADCs and guests of the royal
party - are now part of a charming holiday resort.
Chail has lobely walks and trails that meander through
the dense pine forests - the home of barking deer,
wild boar, pheasant and a variety of birds. Forest
rest houses make overnight halts possible. For those
interested in sports, Chail has fine tennis and squash
courts and a putting green. There are excellent spots
along the River Gaura with opportunities for anglers
to tangle with the Himalayan mahaseer. Chail has also
the highest cricket ground in the world - 2,250 m
above sea level. |
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Chail
Sanctuary
Chail is a beautiful hill station and a popular
resort. The deodar and oak forests and grasslands
around the town are part of the sanctuary. One can see
sambhar, ghoral and cheer phesants at Blossom and
Jhaja - where there are pheasant breeding centres.
Barking deer and khalij pheasant are often spotted at
dusk and dawn in the sanctuary. Treks from Chail to
Gaura and Chail to Jhaja are popular. |
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Air
Nearest airports are Shimla and Chandigarh.
Rail
Nearest railhead is Kalka (86 Km).
Road
Accessible by road from Kalka via Kandaghat which is
32 Km short of Shimla, on the Kalka - Shimla Highway.
Kandaghat - Chail is 29 Km. |
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Altitude
: 2,150 m above sea level
Temperature : Bracing throughout the
year.
Best Season : April-June/October-November.
Clothing : (Summer/Winter) Light
Woollens/Heavy Woollens |
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Some
great Hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes and a
cool environment that's what Kufri is all about. It is
famous for its trekking and hiking trails.
Adventure-seeking travelers throng Kufri in winters to
enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered
slopes. The Skiing season spreads between November to
February and the tourist inflow is at its peak during
winters.
Kufri is a tiny hill station located 19-kms from
Shimla on the National Highway No.22. It has a
Himalayan Nature park and close by is the Indira
Tourist Park with HPTDC's Cafe Lalit. Indira Park
provides some great views of the nearby places. Here
one can enjoy a Pony or a Yak Ride.
The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a
part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained
obscure from the rest of the world until the British
'discovered' it in 1819. The British made Shimla their
summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until 1939.
As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be
recognized as an important place to visit near Shimla. |
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Mashru
Peak: One can hike through thick forest
around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in
Kufri.
Himalayan Nature Park: The Himalayan
Nature Park, which has a collection of animals and
birds, found only in Himachal Pradesh.
Indira Tourist Park: The Indira
Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and
provides panoramic view of the locations around. |
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Shimla:
The capital city of the state of Himachal Pradesh is
only 19-km from Kufri and an important destination on
the tourist map of India. The British developed Shimla
as an important hill station and the summer capital of
India to escape from the heat of Delhi. This sprawling
hill station set amongst the picturesque Shivalik
range and Shimla hills has a number of tourist spots
and important temples, apart from its beautiful
natural surroundings.
Fagu: Fagu is just 6-km away from
Kufri, an interesting picnic spot set amongst forests
and orchards.
ADVENTURE:
Kufri, near Shimla is one of the oldest places in
India to be associated with skiing and the slopes are
still in use during winter. Above Kufri, the Mahasu
ridge also has some good slopes. There is a range of
slopes, including a beginner's run, an advanced slope
and slalom run. Himachal Tourism offers ski courses,
instruction and has equipment on hire at Kufri.
HOW TO REACH:
Road: Kufri does not have an airport
or a railway station. However, regular buses ply from
Shimla, Narkanda, and Rampur to Kufri. Travelers can
also hire taxis from Shimla to reach Kufri. The area
around Kufri can be explored on horseback.
CLIMATE:
The weather in Kufri is alpine. Summers are mild while
winters are cold. It experiences southwestern monsoon
rains in July-September and heavy snowfall in
December-January.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS:
An annual winter sports festival is organized every
year in the month of February in Kufri. Skiing
enthusiasts and adventure seekers participate in this
festival. |
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