Shimla to Chail
The distance from Shimla to Chail is about 21 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Kufri is the nearest roadway connecting Chail and Shimla, which is 29 km away.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Overview
The distance from Shimla to Chail is about 21 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Kufri is the nearest roadway connecting Chail and Shimla, which is 29 km away.
Route Map
By Car: Shimla to Chail
21 km · ~25m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
21 km · 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChailChail, Himachal Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shimla to Chail
21 km · ~28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Arrive in Chail
Chail, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shimla to Chail
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Salogra for Chail.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Things to Do in Chail
Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest areas covering forest with Deodar and Oak tree. It covers around 10,854 hectares of area with grasslands with the village…
Chail Palace
Chail Palace is the Summer Capital of Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh when he was exiled from Shimla by British Lord Kitchener. It accolades the pristine culture of…
Cricket Ground
Built in 1983, the Chail Cricket ground is one of the highest (if not "the highest") cricket grounds in the world. This cricket ground is located at a height of 2,144m,…
Sidh Baba ka Mandir
A Hindu temple built by Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh.
Mountain Viewpoint
In case you want to avoid hiking the whole way to Kali Tibba to get a good view onto the Himalayas, this viewpoint on the way to Sidh Baba ka Mandir also offers…
Stone Kumbh
An extraordinary temple that you must visit. It lacks all the typical features of a Hindu temple that you might have grown weary by now.
Suggested Chail Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chail
- Travel from Shimla to Chail (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Chail Sanctuary
Day 2Explore Chail
- Visit Kanwar Sanctuary
- Visit Sidh Baba ka Mandir
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Mountain Viewpoint
- Head back to Shimla
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
21 km
1 hours
Approximately 21 km by road from Shimla to Chail, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
21 km
The nearest railway station to Chail is Salogra railway station, about 7 km from the town centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 21 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 50 km away.
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