Our trip to Chail was very fruitful. Very lucky indeed. after spotting the Green Pigeon we came to Sadhupul after lunch.

A pretty place (although it was smelly this time) and the only place to go if one wants to see water around Shimla. An enterprising dhaba wala has placed tables and chairs in the water itself - the water is generally 4 -6 inches deep. We often stop here for tea.

Before these 'amenities' came to Sadhupul we would come here for Picnics with packed food from home(I would still suggest you get the food from home- I am not too fond of the food provided by the guy currently).

One summer when Shimla's water supply failed for 10 days we came here with our guests (10-15 people) only because we would be able to wash the utensils afterwards.

Despite us being such regulars at Sadhupul this was the first time I have spotted these delightful birds. Delightful because they are not only a treat to look at but they posed so patiently for the camera. Got a large number of lovely pictures. Hope they like the place and stay on.We saw six of these Crested Kingfishers.