Chail, Himachal Pradesh

To add to the beauty of Shimla, Chail is 43 kms away and 86 kms from Kalka via Khandaghat along with the picturesque Sadhupul village and with a lush green setting, with the pride of the former summer capital of the Patiala state. At 2,250 mts it has the world's highest cricket pitch which is now mainly used by local schoolboys and polo ground. A steep road up from the bazaar leads one to the small gurudwara and to the military school, surrounded by Himalayan oaks. The old Palace, now a hotel, and the rich deodar forests are added attractions.