Solan

[nikhil]

Location: Himachal Pradesh
Altitude: 1,350m.
Best Time To Visit: April to June & September to November

PRIME ATTRACTIONS
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

[Blazer]

I had been to Solan and it is really a great place to visit. i visited when i was going to Shimla and later i changed my plan and went to Solan. It is really a great place to be in.

[Lazyman]

Originally Posted by Blazer

I had been to Solan and it is really a great place to visit. i visited when i was going to Shimla and later i changed my plan and went to Solan. It is really a great place to be in.

Solan is less crowded as compared to Shimla and more over the best thing about it is that it is much better then Shimla. i had been to solan and i really like this small city.

[Cranking]

Originally Posted by Lazyman

Solan is less crowded as compared to Shimla and more over the best thing about it is that it is much better then Shimla. i had been to solan and i really like this small city.

Solan is less crowded and this is because that it is not the main station or tourist destination. if it had been the main tourist destination then you would have seen a lot of crow there too.