Christ Church - This is the most important landmark of Shimla  ridge area. It is regarded as the second oldest Church in north India. The Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new-Tudor library building are worth seeing.

Chail - Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala  decided to create  his  own capital for  the  warm months when he was expelled from Shimla - The Summer Capital of the  British India,.   The little village of Chail was perfect.  It lay surrounded by magnificent deodar forests, Shimla was  in direct  vision and  most importantly, Chail at 2226 m was  somewhat  higher than British controlled  Shimla.

Today, the Maharaja's palace has been turned into a HPTDC resort. It is a resort in the true sense of the word. A beautiful Palace with ornate furniture, charming cottages, delightful log huts, thick forests, quiet walks, a 'lovers hill', an orchard of its own, elegant lawns, badminton and lawn tennis court, billiards and even a children's park.   Each regally appointed room, each quaint cottage and every warm log hut  offers a memorable holiday.  Whether you are  on a honeymoon and in search of seclusion or wish to  organise a conference, Chail offers it  all. Then, there are good sightseeing places and possibility of some fishing and trekking. Chail also has the world's highest cricket pitch and polo ground.

Chail is connected by road. From Shimla via Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat is 61 km. Kalka is 86 km away.  Regular buses for Chail leave from Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi. The closest airports are at Chandigarh (120 km) and Shimla (63 km).