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About Solan-
Altiude 1,350 m. blessed with a
pleasant climate all the year round, Solan is the district headquarters of
Mashru, another city established by the British, is named after the Goddess,
Soloni Devi, whose temple is located in the southern end of the town. Solan also
remained capital of east, while Bhagat State for many years. Solan is well known
for its brewery 4.8 km from town started in 1835 with Anglo-German co-operation,
and known as Dyer-Meakin Brewery, producing excellent larger beer and quality
whisky. In 1950, it was taken over by the late Major Mohan, renamed Mohan-Meakin
Breweries in 1966.
Tourist Places Solan -
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.
Fort of
the Gurkha :
Situated on the 7000 ft high
Dhar Mountain, this 300-year old fort was built by the attacking Gurkhas of
Nepal. The view from here of Shimla, Kasauli, Chail, and Karol is breathtaking.
Nauni :
Parmar University which teaches
floriculture, is situated here. It is 12 km from Solan. Flower and plants are
inexpensive. This University is one of its kind in Asia.
Young Drum
Monastery :
This Monastery teaches "Ban",
the oldest religion of Tibet. People from all over the world visit this spot
which is 15km from Solan on the Bagthan Road. Time and again, dances, are
organized here.
Dr. Yashwant Singh
Paramar University Of Horticulture & Forestry:
This forestry & horticulture
university is the first one in Asia. It is spread over an area of 550 hectares
in village of Naunj on the Solan-Rajgarh road in district Solan and is 15-km
from the town. This university was established on 1st December 1985, the founder
being Dr.Y.S.Paramour, the first chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. It is
divided into 14 departments, which are looked after by a faculty of over 200
scientists & teachers. It offers under graduate, postgraduate & doctoral courses
in horticulture, forestry & allied disciplines.
Climate Solan -
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.
How to Reach 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.
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