Historical PlaceFamousPalace / forest town

Chail Palace & Cricket Ground

Former royal retreat with a heritage palace and a high-altitude cricket ground.

Photo: Sandeep Brar Jat · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

A royal retreat in the forest gave rise to one of the world’s most unusual high cricket grounds.

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02 — About

About Chail Palace & Cricket Ground

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We’re still writing about Chail Palace & Cricket Ground: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Spring and autumn
Time of day
Morning or afternoon
Crowds
Moderate

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
2–4 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Palace gardens/visits may charge; verify current entry and hotel access rules.
Parking
Parking at designated palace/ground areas.
Permits
No general permit known; some areas may be private or guest-only.

On the ground

Local food
Siddu, chana madra

Stay safe

Confirm which areas are open to day visitors; drive carefully on forest roads.

Where it is

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

30.97° N 77.20° E

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