Solan is famous for the Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni. It is he first university of its kind in Asia with facilities of research, education and extension in Horticulture and Forestry.
Solan also has the Shoolini Mata Temple, the Jatoli Shiv temple and the Yungdrung Tibetan Monastery. The picturesque cantonment of Kasauli with an army and airforce base is located in Solan. A three-hindred year old Gurkha Fort is located in Nauni. Other places f interest in Solan are Barog on the Kalka-Shimla highway, Chail which is 43 kms from Shimla and Parwanoo.
Activities in Solan
It is one of the best places for the adventure activities. You can do different activities in Solan like Sightseeing, Photography and Videography and much more according to your interest and passion.
Staying in Solan
You can find different resort, cottages and hotels in the Solan. There are different accommodations available in affordable cost in Solan.
Some of the places to live in Solan:
1. Hotel Ambusha Resort, Solan
2. Winsum Hill Solan, Solan
3. Solan Retreat, Solan
4. Hotel Pine Grove, Solan
5. Hotel Paragon Palace, Solan
Solan Food Guide
Solan has a wide range of dining options, particularly for those looking to sample Himachal's regional cuisines. While Dal, Rice, Roti, Vegetables, and Curd are the area's staple meals, there are a number of traditional delicacies to sample. Poode, Lushke (a local version of pancake), Sidu (a type of bread), Pachole, and other dishes are among them.
Aside from these, Solan, as a popular tourist destination, has a plethora of good cafes and restaurants that serve decent food at reasonable prices. This region is well-known for its roasted corn as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. Enjoy the delicious street food as well. Solan Channa, Samosas, and Jalebis are just a few of the dishes to try here.
Some of the cafes and restaurants where you can eat in Solan:
- The Evergreen, Solan
- MoonDance Kasol Cafe, Solan
- Stone Garden Cafe, Solan
- Little Italy Inn, Solan
- Riverview Cafe, Solan
History of Solan
Solan was the place of a large-scale mutiny by the Irish soldiers in the British army in 1920 to show solidarity towards their homeland. Two mutineers were killed in the course of the battle, and their leader was later killed by the firing squad while dozens received long prison term.
Before the British colonists turned it into a cantonment in the early part of the 19th century, Solan had served as a capital for Baghat, a princely state. It was after driving out occupying Gurkha forces in 1815, who had expanded their dominion from Nepal upto the bank of River Sutlej that British cantonments came to be established at Dagshai, Kasauli, Jutogh and Solan. Remnants of the old forts are scattered around Solan.
Solan is blessed with beautiful climate and has an old brewery and a sprawling horticulture and forestry university.
The growing town today serves as a district headquarter and provides easy access to the nearby getaway places of Kasauli, Dagshai, Nalagarh, Arki, Chail, Rajgarh and Kandaghat. Famous as a tomato and mushroom growing region, Solan is often referred to as ‘City of Red God’ and sometimes as the ‘Mushroom City of India’.
Solan Weather
Check out the Solan weather report for December
Solan Weather in December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Solan is 5°C and 14°C respectively. The weather is generally pleasant and clear in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Solan in December.
What is Solan famous for?
Solan is famous among tourist as Red Gold, Mushroom city of India.
