Destination: Chail
Route: Delhi - Karnal - Ambala - Zirakpur crossing - Kalka – Kandaghat (take a right from the roundabout) – Chail
Distance: 380kms
Type of destination: weekend getaway (2-3 days)
Description: A nice sleepy town in the heart of Himalayas, even though a lot of tourists come for sightseeing from Shimla only a few spend the night, making it less crowded and more beautiful then Shimla.
Places to visit: Highest cricket ground in the world, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Wildlife sanctuary and one can also visit Kufri, Sadhupul picnic spot (14kms after you take diversion from Kandaghat, it is under a bridge by a small stream)
Tips: Route from Delhi to Ambala is through 4 lane NH-1, after which you have to ride/drive on the single lane NH-22. Roads are mostly good and the petrol is easily available, though it is recommended to tank up before taking the turn from Kandaghat (if you have less than 100kms worth of petrol remaining).
While coming back if you have time to spare than I will recommend the following route:
Chail - Kufri - Shimla - Kalka - Zirakpur crossing - Ambala - Karnal – Delhi
Link to trip log: http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/trips/ch...lhi-chail.html