Chail Cricket Ground

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About

At 2,444 metres, the Chail Cricket Ground is the highest cricket ground in the world and one of the top attractions in Chail, laid out in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala. Set on a flattened hilltop, it now doubles as a polo field and parade ground for Chail Military School, and is a highlight of Chail sightseeing and things to do in Chail. Visitors can walk around the ground and visit the pavilion, making it a memorable stop on a Chail trip.

Highlights

What makes this place special

Hilltop Ground

A full-size cricket and polo ground cut into a deodar-forested hill, the Chail Cricket Ground is the world’s highest cricket pitch in continuous use and one of the top attractions in Chail and a highlight of things to do in Chail.

Colonial Pavilion

The original 1893 stone pavilion at Chail Cricket Ground still stands at the edge of the ground, once used during the Maharaja’s games, making it a notable highlight of things to do in Chail and Chail sightseeing.