SOLAN
Altitude: 1,350m.
Places of Interest: Shalooni Devi Temple, Barog, Bon Monastery
Best Time To Visit: April to June & September to November
Solan
district, also known as the 'Mahasu' district that is the most developed
of all Himachal districts. The British loved Solan and built a number of
small towns almost each of them with a with a cantonment area on its
outskirts.
Solan has ' Bilaspur' and '
Mandi' districts on its North, '
Shimla ' to its
east, ' Sirmaur' to its Southeast and the state
of Haryana to
its south. Some of the best-loved places in Solan are
Kasauli, Dagshai, Solan town, Kandaghat,
Chail, Nalagarh, Sabathu and
Aski.
The weather in the district is cool and delightful throughout the year.
Flowers of many colors and shapes fill the valleys, forest slopes and the
mountain meadows. The forests are covered with pines, apricots, walnuts,
pears and plums. The terraced fields grow maize and paddy, while peas,
tomatoes, ginger, beans, green chilies are all very popular.
The
district has a number of springs and streams, which can be found in the
hills, and woods of the area. Those, looking for peace and relaxation, all
venture out of Solan. The Kalka-
Shimla Toy Train
passes through the district of Solan and provides beautiful sights for the
locals. The climate is mild and pleasant and you can find plenty of
fruits. Short and long treks are also available for those interested. For
others the quiet laid back pace of the area is a boon sent from heaven.
' Chail' in this district is situated on a spur
and on a clear day provide a view of the valley through which the mighty
Satluj River flows. It was developed
by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh and is today an even more beautiful place than
Shimla. It is beautiful all round the year and particularly in the spring
and autumn seasons. In the autumns, the forests are covered in russet and
gold.
In the springs a myriad of colors burst forth with the hyacinth,
celandine, carmine rhododendrons and the pine and deodar forests. If one
is interested in picnics, rambles and walks in the woods, then Solan is
the district for you. The town of Solan, named after the Goddess 'Solan
Devi' is well known for its brewery, which was started in 1835. Originally
known as the Dyer-Meakin Brewery, today it is known as the Mohan-Meakin
Breweries.
With the willow trees and bamboo that grows near the streams, the place
resounds with the ever-present song of the hill man. The snow-capped peaks
and crystal clear lakes, rich forests and fruit laden valleys are enough
to charm the most reluctant of all visitors.
PRIME ATTRACTION
CITIES
Barog: Just 8-km from Solan and 37-km
from Kalka, Barog is situated at the height of 1,600m. One can have a
panoramic view of Churdhar Peak (3,647m), which poetically translates into
'Mountain of the Silver Bangle'. Barog was an important stop on the
railway line in the earlier part of the century. Now it has longest tunnel
on Shimla Kalka narrow gauge railway line. The major attraction is Barog
height resort situated at the top of the hill, which offer the picturesque
view of the surrounding area. more...
MONASTERIES
Bon Monastery (Yung Drung Ling): 12-kms from Solan, this monastery
is the second oldest monastery in the world after the one present in
Tibet.
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.
OTHERS
Giri Picnic: Enjoy your picnic amongst the cool waters of Giri,
20-kms from Solan.
Karol Tibba: 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.
Toy Train Ride: Just enjoy this ride with children while going to
Shimla and return back with memories to cherish for the rest of your life.
Dr. Yashwant Singh Paramar University Of Horticulture & Forestry:
This forestry & horticulture university is the first one in Asia.
It is spread over an area of 550 hectares in village of Naunj on the
Solan-Rajgarh road in district Solan and is 15-km from the town. This
university was established on 1st December 1985, the founder being
Dr.Y.S.Paramour, the first chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. It is
divided into 14 departments, which are looked after by a faculty of over
200 scientists & teachers. It offers under graduate, postgraduate &
doctoral courses in horticulture, forestry & allied disciplines.
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.
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
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