Overview
Solan is a quieter Himalayan hill station compared to Shimla, offering ancient temples like Shoolini Mata and Jatoli Shiv, treks to Karol Tibba and Pandava Gufa, and a unique claim to fame as the Mushroom City of India with one of Asia's oldest breweries at Mohan Meakin. The city sits on the Punjab-Himachal border in the Shivalik hills, making it a convenient stopover between Chandigarh and Shimla.
Budget Travel · Festivals · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels are available in town; heritage options are in nearby Kasauli.
Culture
The June Shoolini Mela at Thodo ground honors the local goddess with a 3-day fair.
Food
Try Solan chana on Mall Road, samosas at Rattanjee's, and fresh roasted corn from street vendors.
Transport
Taxis from Chandigarh cost around ₹1000; from Delhi around ₹3500. The Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway stops at Solan.