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The former summer capital of British India perched on a ridge with colonial architecture, the Mall Road promenade, and a heritage toy train.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Himachal Pradesh, India · Asia
Solan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Dagshai, 23km from Shimla.
Solan is a town located in Himachal Pradesh, India. With a population of 40,283, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Solan sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Solan to your route.
Solan is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the district headquarters of Solan district. It is located 45.5 kilometres (28 mi) south of the state capital, Shimla. Solan has an average elevation of 1,550 metres (5,090 ft). The city is situated between Chandigarh and Shimla on the Kalka-Shimla NationalRead more
Highway-5. The narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla railway passes through Solan. Located on the Punjab-Himachal border, Solan is nestled in the Shivalik Hills of the Himalayas.
Solan was originally the capital of the princely state, Baghat. A defining feature of Solan are its ancient temples and monasteries. The Shoolini Mata Temple and Jatoli Shiv Temple are popular tourist attractions. One of the most famous monasteries in this region is the Yundung Monastery. The hill-town is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini Devi, which is a manifestation of another goddess, Durga, in her warrior aspect. Shoolini, when translated literally, means 'the goddess wielding the spear'. Every year in June, a fair venerating the Goddess is held, featuring a 3-day melā at the central Thodo ground.
Solan is known for the production of quality mushrooms, as a result of the vast mushroom farming in the area, as well as the Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) situated at Chambaghat. Due to this fact, Solan is also known as the "Mushroom City of India". Solan is also called the "City of Red Gold", due to the bulk production of tomatoes in the area.
The city has one of the oldest breweries in the country, and also has a 300-year-old fort located at the top of a hill.
Solan is fast becoming a top weekend getaway destination in Himachal, due to location between two important cities Shimla and Chandigarh and improved road access and rising investment in resorts and wellness tourism.
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Solan is located in Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 30.9091 latitude, 77.1087 longitude.
Solan has a population of approximately 40,283 people, making it a town in India.
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The former summer capital of British India perched on a ridge with colonial architecture, the Mall Road promenade, and a heritage toy train.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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