Solan India

Temperature : Ranges between 39C in summer and 10C in winter.
Best Season : April-June/October-November.
Clothing : (Summer/Winter) Light Woollens/Heavy Woollens

Solan - A Quiet Town
A quiet town, Solan in Himachal Pradesh has numerous of picturesque spots ideal for walks and picnics. Solan in Himachal Pradesh is the district headquarters and is the home to Meakin Brewery, famous brewery which was set up in 1835. Situated at a distance of 48-km from Shimla, Solan is at an altitude of 1,350 m. It is also the bifurcation point for Rajgarh with it's orchards and enchanting villages. The district headquarters, Solan is on the way between Kalka and Shimla on the main road and rail route. Set in an agricultural surroundings, Solan grows variety of vegetables and mushrooms.

Solan includes
Karol Tibba and Meteol Tibba are pretty spots while the Kotla Nallah with its stream, the Saproon Spring and the Happy Valley are delightful locations to relax. Mareog, Gaura and Karkanu on the River Giri, all within a 20 km radius are excellent for a spot of angling.

Arriving At Solan
By Flight : Nearest airports are Shimla and Chandigarh.
By Trackways : Nearest railhead and airport are at Shimla, on the Kalka - Shimla narrow gauge line.
By Roadways : Well connected by road, as it is on the Kalka-Shimla route. 315 Km from Delhi, 68 Km from Chandigarh, 48 Km from Shimla and 42 Km from Kalka.

The Major Fascinating Sights At Solan
Barog : Barog is just 5 km from Solan, was a major railhead on the railway line in the early part of the century. The hill train halted here for an hour, while the travellers were indulged in a lunch. Today, the little town with its crispy clean air and inspiring views, is a little, but exotic holiday destination in itself.

Parwanoo : Located on the edge with Punjab, Parwanoo is the gateway to the state of Himachal Pradesh. On the main highway from Chandigarh to Shimla, it has hotels and petrol stations - convenient for a halt.

Arki : At a distance of just 52 Km from Shimla is Arki, once the capital of the princely state of Baghal. The lovely palace at Arki, picturesquely located against a wooded hillside, is renowned for its Ast Nayika frescoes, executed in the Arki Kalam style.