Surrounded by Deodar and Oak forests, Chail wildlife
sanctuary is situated in Solan valley of Himachal Pradesh. Established in
the year 1976, the sanctuary is spread over a sprawling area of 10,854.36
hectares. Barking deer and Kalijin being the major attractions of the
sanctuary, it is also home to rare orchids and several endangered species of
wildlife. Ranging from large mammals like Rhesus Macaque, Leopard, Indian
Muntjac, Goral and Crested Porcupine, one can also find Himalayan Black
Bear, Wild Boar and common Langur here. People visiting this place must also
come to the Chir Pheasant Breeding and Rehabilitation Center, which was set
up in 1988 at Bossom and Jhajja.
The best time to visit Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is from March to October.
Accessibility to this Wildlife Sanctuary is possible via Kalka-Shimla route.
40 kms from Shimla, the sanctuary is well connected by road to all the
nearby places.