Longing to find an escape from your hectic tedious life and looking for a refuge amongst nature? Tired of googling too many places and still cannot set your heart on the ideal destination with fewer people? India has many answers for you. Ask and you shall be rewarded. At an approximate distance of 50 km away from Shimla lies an old-fashioned picturesque town, which was once the capital for the Maharaja of Patiala. Chail, abundant with the emerald dense forest and snowy mountain views of the Himalayas, in silent lucidity is calling out to you to come pay a visit. If you opt for trekking tours in Chail, it will leave your soul spellbound to its modestly beautiful landscapes. Trekking through the mystic lanes of Chail builds the excitement and curiosity with a heart wondering what tales and truths it will discover today.
While the easier trekking tours in Chail let you be one with your soul and gives you the time and space to reflect upon yourself, the tougher routes teach you determination and motivation from within to push yourself further. To believe and you will achieve. Some of the most scenic treks around Chail are the routes to Kandaghat, Rajgarh, Churu Chandni, and Junga and of course Shimla.Visiting the ‘Kali ka Tibba’ temple in Chail is considered auspicious among the locals here. It is not compulsory for one to have religious faith or spiritual beliefs to visit the temple, but not making a trip to this renowned destination could leave you in soaring regrets. Reason being, this temple dedicated to Goddess Kali is built on ‘Mountain Blossom’ and the jaw-dropping view from that tip will leave you speechless.
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Places To Visit In Chail
Located at the entry to Dharamsala town, the Dharamsala War Memorial is a memorial constructed to honor the brave men and women who died in service to our country post Independence. The memorial is located amidst beautiful scenery and is a monument that represents bravery and sacrifice. The monument has the names of all the soldiers and martyrs, who died in the 1947-48, 1962, 1965, and 1971 war and peacekeeping missions. This is a structure that holds much importance. The sacrifices of soldiers are often forgotten in popular media and structures such as these remind and inspire one to remember and keep fighting the good fight. When here, do keep this in your list of things to do in Dharamsala.Best time to visit: All throughout the year.
Jwalamukhi Devi Temple is located in Jwalamukhi town, approximately 55 kilometers from Dharamsala in Kangra district. It’s dedicated to Jwala, a Hindu Goddess associated with fire and burning gas. The temple was built by Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch and is another monument in Dharamsala that traces its origins to the Mahabharata era.The most unique part about this temple is that there is no deity inside the temple. Instead, the flames that emanate from within the rocks through fissures in the ground are worshipped as they are considered to be the Goddess manifesting herself. The temple is identified as one of the 52 Shakti Peethas from Hindu mythology and is a revered religious site that attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Best time to visit: All throughout the year.
Mani Lhakhang Stupa is located in Uprali Barol, approximately 5 kilometres from Dharamsala city. This Stupa is also known as the prayer wheels monastery. It was constructed in 2001 under instructions from Dalai Lama as part of 5 small stupas that could survive a natural calamity. This beautiful Stupa houses a gold plated statue of the Buddha in his signature lotus position. The Stupa has a lot of prayer wheels that you can spin for good luck. It is easy to get to from Dharamsala as you can get a lot of transportation to this place. In the evenings, one can indulge your senses in the hymns sung by the monks that are sure to make you want to come back here time and again. Best time to visit: All throughout the year.
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