CHAIL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
CHAIL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY In close vicinity of the popular hill station of Shimla lies the picturesque forested hills of Chail, the erstwhile royal hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Patiala. Only 3kms away, Chail also houses the highest cricket ground in the world. A watchtower overlooks a salt lick in this immaculate forest resort of Deodar and Oak. Visitors to this place enjoy an excellent aerial view of the sanctuary from this tower and watches wildlife at dawn and dusk. The residents of the Park include Leopard, Sambar, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar and a great variety of avian species. Accessibility : A 45kms drive from Shimla takes one to Chail. Shimla is well connected by rail and road. The 94kms toy train journey from Kalka railway station is an awful experience. Shimala is also connected by road from Kalka as well as Chandigarh , the capital city of Punjab and Haryana, which is 117kms away. Accommodation : Tourist Lodge, Deluxe and Standard Hotels afford...