Location: Himachal Pradesh
Altitude : 1,350m.
Altitude : 1,350m.
Places of Interest : Shalooni Devi Temple, Barog, Bon Monastery
Best Time To Visit : April to June & September to November
Solan is situated midway between Kalka and Shimla. the fine
climate of this place round the year makes it an ideal destination for all
seasons. There is famous 'Mohan Meakin's Brewery' in Solan, set up in 1855 A.D.
The mountains near Solan offer interesting trekking possibilities and its
streams are well stocked with a variety of game fish. Solan district is covered
by catchment areas of three important rivers, namely Satluj, Yamuna and Ghagar.
Solan district lies between 30°05' and 31°15' North Latitude and
76°42' and 77°20' East Longitude. Solan district is bounded by Shimla district
in North, by Ropar district of Punjab and Ambala district of Haryana in the
South, by Sirmaur district in the East and Bilaspur district in the West. Mandi
district touches the boundary of Solan district in the North-East.
TEMPLES
Jatoli ShivTemple: This is a very old temple and every year an annual fair is organised here on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which makes it a must see place, just 6-kms away from Solan.
Sholoni Devi Temple: The temple of Goddess Sholoni Devi is situated at the southern part of the town and Solan was named after Devi Sholoni. The famous Shalooni fair is held here every year in the month of June over here, which is dedicated to Goddess Sholoni Devi.
Jatoli ShivTemple: This is a very old temple and every year an annual fair is organised here on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which makes it a must see place, just 6-kms away from Solan.
Sholoni Devi Temple: The temple of Goddess Sholoni Devi is situated at the southern part of the town and Solan was named after Devi Sholoni. The famous Shalooni fair is held here every year in the month of June over here, which is dedicated to Goddess Sholoni Devi.
OTHERS
Giri Picnic: Enjoy your picnic amongst the cool waters of Giri, 20-kms from Solan.
ibba: This place has a historic value as Pandavas lived here during their 'Agyatvas' period. Covering a 2-hours trek from the resort will take one to this wonderful place, an ideal place for nature lovers.
Giri Picnic: Enjoy your picnic amongst the cool waters of Giri, 20-kms from Solan.
ibba: This place has a historic value as Pandavas lived here during their 'Agyatvas' period. Covering a 2-hours trek from the resort will take one to this wonderful place, an ideal place for nature lovers.
Excursion
Parwanoo
This is Himachal Pradesh's premier Industrial township, located at the base of the Shivalik hills on the Kalka-Shimla highway. Parwanoo has a large number of small and medium scale industries. This is also a gateway to Himachal Pradesh via Kalka touching the boundaries of Haryana.
Parwanoo
This is Himachal Pradesh's premier Industrial township, located at the base of the Shivalik hills on the Kalka-Shimla highway. Parwanoo has a large number of small and medium scale industries. This is also a gateway to Himachal Pradesh via Kalka touching the boundaries of Haryana.
Kasauli
77 km. from Kalka, at an altitude of 2,107 metres. Kasauli is a charming and quiet place for relaxation. It is a little town with dainty English Cottages set in gardens spilling with flowers, easy and beautiful paths and old fashioned shops. This town seems frozen in time.
77 km. from Kalka, at an altitude of 2,107 metres. Kasauli is a charming and quiet place for relaxation. It is a little town with dainty English Cottages set in gardens spilling with flowers, easy and beautiful paths and old fashioned shops. This town seems frozen in time.
Sabathu
There is an old Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th century.
There is an old Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th century.
Barog
It is a bautiful place, just 37 km. from Kalka and 5 km. from Solan. It was an important stop on the railway line in the early part of the century. The hill train halted for an hour here, while the travelers indulged in a lavish lunch. Today, this little town with refreshing air and fine views, is a little holiday destination in itself. It is well surrounded by Pine forests.
It is a bautiful place, just 37 km. from Kalka and 5 km. from Solan. It was an important stop on the railway line in the early part of the century. The hill train halted for an hour here, while the travelers indulged in a lavish lunch. Today, this little town with refreshing air and fine views, is a little holiday destination in itself. It is well surrounded by Pine forests.
Chail
An ideal resort surrounded by scented Pine and Deodar forests. It was once the summer resort of the Maharaja of Patiala. It is located on a wooded spur and it overlooks the Satluj Valley. Shimla and Kasauli are also visible and at night the scene of twinkling lights of Shimla looks charming and seems like the part of the starlit sky.
An ideal resort surrounded by scented Pine and Deodar forests. It was once the summer resort of the Maharaja of Patiala. It is located on a wooded spur and it overlooks the Satluj Valley. Shimla and Kasauli are also visible and at night the scene of twinkling lights of Shimla looks charming and seems like the part of the starlit sky.
Arki
It is the sub-division headquarter and is situated at 39 km. from Shimla and 7 km. from Shalaghat on Shimla-Bilaspur road. It was the capital of Parmar Dynasty in ancient time. The King's palace is an example of the ancient art.
It is the sub-division headquarter and is situated at 39 km. from Shimla and 7 km. from Shalaghat on Shimla-Bilaspur road. It was the capital of Parmar Dynasty in ancient time. The King's palace is an example of the ancient art.
Nalagarh
It is 45 km. from Pinjore in Haryana and the half-way point on the road to Swarghar. Nalagarh was the capital of princey with the same.
It is 45 km. from Pinjore in Haryana and the half-way point on the road to Swarghar. Nalagarh was the capital of princey with the same.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: From Kasauli the nearest airport is Chandigarh and Shimla is the nearest airport from Solan.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Kalka in Haryana , which is 40-km from Kasauli and 44-km from Solan. Solan is also well connected with narrow gauge railway line from Kalka.
Road: Solan and Kasauli are also well connected by roadway buses, coaches, and taxis, which are easily available from Chandigarh and Delhi.
Air: From Kasauli the nearest airport is Chandigarh and Shimla is the nearest airport from Solan.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Kalka in Haryana , which is 40-km from Kasauli and 44-km from Solan. Solan is also well connected with narrow gauge railway line from Kalka.
Road: Solan and Kasauli are also well connected by roadway buses, coaches, and taxis, which are easily available from Chandigarh and Delhi.
PLACES TO STAY
Even if Solan isn't as famous hill staion as Shimla and Manali , still accommodation options are pretty good over here. Some accommodation choices in Solan include:
HTPDC's Tourist Resort, Solan
Tourist Bungalow, Solan
CLIMATE
Solan is a bracing hillstation throughout the year but hotter as compared to Shimla. At the time of summer in Solan, cotton clothes are recommended as the temperature rises to 35 Celsius and light woolen to heavy woolens are required in winters as the temperature dips to -2 Celsius.
NEARBY CITIES
Barog: 8-km
Kalka: 44-km
Even if Solan isn't as famous hill staion as Shimla and Manali , still accommodation options are pretty good over here. Some accommodation choices in Solan include:
HTPDC's Tourist Resort, Solan
Tourist Bungalow, Solan
CLIMATE
Solan is a bracing hillstation throughout the year but hotter as compared to Shimla. At the time of summer in Solan, cotton clothes are recommended as the temperature rises to 35 Celsius and light woolen to heavy woolens are required in winters as the temperature dips to -2 Celsius.
NEARBY CITIES
Barog: 8-km
Kalka: 44-km
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