Chail
Altitude: 2,150 m (7,054 ft)
Languages: Hindi, Himachali, Garhwali, English
Best time to visit: May-July and September-November
Tourist attractions in Chail: Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Maharaja’s Palace & Cricket Ground
Chail is a wonderful place, the beauty of which captivates all. It will leave you spellbound. Tourism in Chail is on its boom. Located amidst the clouds and the sprawling greens, Chail hill station is just the apt place for honeymooners. Its charm will turn you into a poet. Pollution and deforestation are terms that can never be found in the dictionary of Chail. The weather is amazing throughout the year. Summers are charming with warm days and cool nights. In wintertime, this place is nothing less than a paradise, when the snow covers it. The major attractions of Chail include the beautiful orchards and snow-capped Shivalik peaks. Must visit tourist attraction places in Chail are Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Maharaja’s Palace & Cricket Ground.
Kasauli
Location: 70 kms from Chandigarh
Places Of Interest: Monkey Point, Sanawar, and Dharampur
Best Time To Visit: April To September
Situated at a distance of 70 kms from the city of gardens, it is a very tranquil hill station. It is located at an altitude of 1928 meters. The period between April-November is the best time to visit this place. There are two main roads in the city, where traffic is restricted. It is owing to this fact that Kasauli is one of the calmest hilly areas of the country. Tourism in Kasauli is gaining momentum. Kasauli is encircled by forests of chir-pine, Himalayan oak and huge horse chestnuts. If you have kept adequate time for exploring places in and around Chandigarh, then Kasauli definitely deserves to be visited.
Shimla
Location: 104 km from Chandigarh
Altitude: 2,159m
Accommodation: Hotels in Shimla
Best Time to Visit: May-July & September-November
Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations of India. It is located at an altitude of 2,159 m in the lower Himalayan range. It is nearly 104 kms away from Chandigarh. With its charm and beauty, Shimla has been casting spell on its visitors. Here, you can savor the cool breeze throughout the year. Its lush green forests of pine, cedar, and oak are very fascinating. Tourism in Shimla is on its peak. Every year, it has been drawing more and more crowds. There is a plethora of tourist attraction places in Shimla like Annandale playground, Chadwick Falls, Tara Devi Temple, Christ Church (St. Michael’s Cathedral), Jakhu Temple, Mahatma Gandhi’s Retreat & Shimla State Museum etc.
Solan
Location: 68 km from Chandigarh
Altitude: 1445 meters
More popularly known as the Mashroom city of India, Solan is nearly 68 kms away from Chandigarh. It is located at an altitude of 1445 meters. Solan is a small town but a beautiful one. Solan is named after goddess Shoolini Devi. Tourism in Solan is gaining momentum year by year. It is well known for its brewery that was started in the year 1835. It is known as Mohan Meakin brewery. Solan rarely gets to experience snowfall. There are plenty of picturesque spots in Solan. Some of its major attractions include Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni, Shoolini Mata temple, Yungdrung Tibetan Monastery and many more.
