Solan
Overview
Solan lies on the Shimla highway and is known for mushroom cultivation and for hosting a large private university sector. The district includes the quiet cantonment town of Kasauli, the railway stop of Barog on the Kalka–Shimla line, and the Shoolini Mata temple.
Reviewed places in Solan
Kasauli
Kasauli
A quiet colonial-era cantonment town at about 1,900 m in Solan district, with pine walks, a small Mall and two well-known viewpoints.
Chail
Chail
A quiet forested hill town built by the Maharaja of Patiala, home to the Chail Palace and a cricket ground often described as the highest in the world.
Shoolini Mata Temple
Solan
The temple of Shoolini Devi in Solan town — the goddess after whom both the town and the district are named, and the focus of a large three-day fair each June.
More places worth visiting
- Kasauli
- Barog
- Karol Tibba
- Shoolini Mata Temple
- Mohan Shakti Heritage Park
- Chail (shared border)
Detailed pages for these are being written and reviewed before they go live.