Historical

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala vowed to build his own Summer Capital at Chail, which was planned to be superior to Shimla, the Summer Capital of British. Before starting his construction he built a palace at Kandaghat offering view of Chail, giving it a prominent position in the history and called it Chail View Palace. Even today, one can visit the rooms in the Palace that were used exclusively by the Maharaja that have been well preserved in their pristine glory.

There is an old Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th century. A little cantonment town has a Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th century, situated at an altitude of 1,437m. This cantonment town quartered the British soldiers at the time of British Empire. A diversion road from Dharampur 15-km away leads to the Sabathu town.

Muslims used this place to propagate the ideas of Islam and in 1933 the 'Nawab of Bhavalpur' built a palace there, which was named as Alhilal. Till 1947, the place remained as the Summer capital of the Nawab. From 1947-49 it was used as warehouse by the Punjab government. In 1949 it came in the possession of 'Maharani Tara' the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and mother of Raja Karan Singh. In 1951 it was converted into a Motel Taragarh Palace.

The remains of the fort of the Kotch Raja's of Kangra are located on a strategic height, overlooking the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers. At the top of the fort there was also a place of the Kotch kings. The earthquake of 1905 in Kangra destroyed both the palace and the fort. It is now in its ruins.

Jubbal Palace was the regal dwelling of the erstwhile Jubbal rulers of this hill station. Famed for its splendid and gorgeous architecture, this palace has been converted as a heritage spot recently.

An amazing citadel, which reminds of a fairy tale palace, Jubbal Palace is placed very prettily in the midst of hills. The Rana's abode is built in partially Chinese style, the lower portion consisting of sandstone, whereas the greater half is banded round with impassive colonnaded capped by suspended attics. The palace is noteworthy for the vast stacks of deodar timber used in its structure.

The place was founded by Raja Abhey Chand, the kind of ruling Katoch dynasty of Kangra in 1748 A.D. Bulit in 1758, the Tira fortunes has remains of halls, Places and Temple, Below the Fort, the famous Chargoan has a great attractions which is surrounded by the town of Sujanpur. There are five old temples, of which Gauri Shankar, Murlimanhor, Narbadeshwar dedicated to Rishi Vyas. From the temple Complex of Narbadeshwar, the wide view of river Beas is worth seeing. State level Holi fair is held in the Sujanpur Chargoan during the month of March every year.

Construction of this residential building of the Chamba family was started by Raja Umed Singh sometimes between 1748-1764 AD. The place was rebuilt and renovated during the reign of Raja Sham Singh with the help of British engineers. The Durbar Hall (Marshal Hall) was built in 1879 by Capt. Marshal and the Zanana Mehal was added in the reign of Raja Bhuri Singh. The subsequent additions and alterations clearly betray the Mughal and the British influence. In 1958 the descendants of the royal family sold the Palace building to the Himachal Government.

The majestic Chail Palace built by the Maharaja of Patiala was once the lodging place of British and now converted as a luxurious hotel in the midst of pine and deodar forests. This majestic palace, constructed in 1891, is placed in approximately 75 acres of land and has actually a royal background with impressive views of surroundings.

Relics of a fort on the top of a hill known as Tiun range, at distance of about 55 Km. from Bilaspur, on the Ali Khad crossing Ghumarwin - Ladraur motorable road and about 10 Km. of Ghumarwin proper still serves to remind of the ancient turbulent times when wars in this area were perhaps a routine feature.

Located at an elevation of 1500 m, the Sariun Fort was originally built by the king of the erstwhile Suket state. Later it was conquered by the ruler of Bilaspur.