Tucked away in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, just 44 km from Shimla is the beautiful hill station of Chail. Once the Summer Capital of the princely state of Patiala, this quaint little town overlooks Shimla and the surrounding valleys, from its elevated height. It is said that on being banned by the British government from Shimla, Raja Bhupinder Singh decided to build his capital on a hill that is higher than that of Shimla. Hence Chail came into being! Famous for its picturesque views, peaceful environment, and natural beauty, Chail is a perfect hill station for relaxing and enjoying a quiet weekend off. Chail boasts of an arrogance, born out of a snub. Chail became accessible to tourists after the erstwhile Patiala royals handed over their 75-acre property to the government in 1972.
