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About the Activity: An adventure filled weekend tour with camping, trek and paragliding in Bir valley awaits you and your friends and family. Bir is surrounded by tea gardens and an amphitheatre of low hills and is an ideal landing ground for para-gliders. Bir has Buddhi...
About the Activity:Make your vacation special with this amazing Chail weekend getaway and get a chance to explore the beauty of this region.Start your tour after reaching your tour locality and check into the hotel for the night.Visit some of the most exotic spots like C...
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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.
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.
Built and previously owned by
Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala in 1891 and later purchased by heritage
hotels, The Palace Hotel, Chail claims to be one of the finest Heritage Hotels
and rose to fame with it’s sprawling landscape of around 75 acres of land
standing at an epitome of old-time elegance and beauty.
Indulge in antique charm at this stunning destination set amidst abundant greenery and panoramic views of beautiful landscapes surrounding it along with a serene atmosphere.
Stay at The Palace Hotel in Chail or definitely squeeze in a visit to this destination while it takes you back in time. Each guest room has antique furniture, period interior, wall-to-wall carpeting and a charming fireplace to keep you warm. Don’t be fooled by the quaint antiqueness of the palace as this hotel is equipped with every modern amenity that can come to your mind catering to all your whims and fancies.
Facilities: Facilities include an amazing open air cafe; Cafe Palace, Kings Dining a multi cuisine restaurants with ornate decor, an all purpose gift shop, a sprawling lawn tennis court, Billiards room, Badminton court and a charming children's park.
Approximate Price: Pricing per room ranges from 2400 INR onwards.
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. Almost 80% of the world’s population consumes tea and India is the second largest producer of tea in the world with a whooping 900,094 tonnes of tea produced per year.
In Dharamsala,
one can visit the tea plantations on the Dharamsala-McLeod Ganj road. While not
as big as the plantations in Assam or the North East states, the plantations
are large enough to keep one engaged for a couple of hours. The plantation
mostly caters to local export i.e. consumption within the Indian
Peninsula. The aromatic mist of tea
along with the greenery all around is sufficient to mesmerize and should be on
your list of things to do in Dharamsala.
Best time to visit: All throughout the year.
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One of the best campsites in Chail is Snow Trails Camp, an exclusive camp site located at an altitude of 2250 metres above sea level on Kufri-Chail Road. The camp site offers one a spectacular view of the hill station and located closely to Kufri, a picturesque hamlet. Under the guidance of experts, one can take part in adventure activities at the site that includes trekking, rope walking, rock climbing among others. Another popular campsite is Boparai Camping Site which is located at 6,000 feet at Barog, overlooking the Solan Valley. Here, one can indulge in treks, bonfires, forest trails, walks and trekking. There are many tour operators that provide tent accommodations in camping grounds. The best months of the year for camping in Chail are from March to middle of September to the first half of November.
Biking is one of the most sought-after activity among adventure enthusiasts and one of the best ways to explore Chail. Rent a mountain bike in Chail to explore the picturesque landscapes and terrains. One of most popular and easiest biking trail among tourists is Chail – Shimla. It takes about two hours to reach Shimla from Chail. En route one can enjoy scenic views and tourism attractions. Kasauli – Chail- Kufri- Shimla and back is also another popular biking tour option. Bike rentals are available in plenty at Chail and one can choose from Royal Enfield, KTM Dukes, scooters and pulsars.
The mountain ranges and lush greenery provides tourists an ample of opportunities for adventure activities . Rock rappelling, paragliding, rock climbing and trekking are some of the fun activities to try out. For trekkers, Chail has various trek routes and hiking trails. Some of the popular trek routes include Kandaghat-Chail, Chail-Rajgarh and Chur Chandni and Chail-Shimla via Junga. There are many resorts that offer adventure packed activities like Bamboo Bridge, rope walk and flying fox.
Trekking from Chail to Gaura and Chail to Jhajjar is one of the most exciting trekking trails among regular trekkers. The famous Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is another best place for trekking. The sanctuary has quite a few high-altitude trekking routes suited for more experienced trekkers. Along the trekking trail inside the sanctuary, one can encounter a rich collection of flora and fauna, few notable include sambar, goral, Himalayan black bear, barking deer and Indian porcupine. Trekking to Kali ka Tibba is an equally exhilarating experience. Relished by trekkers, the hiking trail helps you catch a sight of wild animals. Once atop the temple ,trekkers can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Choor Chandni and Shivalik Range .
Unravel the history of Chail Palace and its plush interiors that was built by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in the year 1871. Admire the vintage artwork, classic architecture and scenic gardens within the Palace. Another great place for a family outing is the Chail wildlife sanctuary which is a home to species such as the Indian Muntjac, Leopard, Wild Boar, Garal as well as Sambar, Red Jungle Fowl, Kakkar etc. Take your loved ones to Chail Bazaar and local markets to shop for some lovely handmade rugs and carpets, pashmina shawls and other souvenirs. Kali ka Tibba is also another family friendly location and good for relaxing.
Kali temple, a religious spot in Chail is one of the top tourism destinations. Besides offering some breathtaking views and sceneries, the place is good for trekking as well. The temple sits on the top of a mountain and inside the shrine, one can find idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Kali, Lord Hanuman and Shiva. The other tourism attractions worth checking out during a sightseeing tour include Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbh Shiv Temple, The Himalayan Nature Park, Kufri and Gurudwara Sahib. The Himalayan Nature Park which is a home to deers, snow leopard, tigers and other wild animals is ideal for people of all ages.
Kali temple, a religious spot in Chail is one of the top tourism destinations. Besides offering some breathtaking views and sceneries, the place is good for trekking as well. The temple sits on the top of a mountain and inside the shrine, one can find idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Kali, Lord Hanuman and Shiva. The other tourism attractions worth checking out during a sightseeing tour include Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbh Shiv Temple, The Himalayan Nature Park, Kufri and Gurudwara Sahib. The Himalayan Nature Park which is a home to deers, snow leopard, tigers and other wild animals is ideal for people of all ages.