Solan

Travelnindia 12 months ago

Solan market is a big one. Its stretched over many kilometres in different lanes with abundance of shopping and food options. Perfect for tourists wanting to be away from the heat in cities during the summer season.

GK RDX 11 months ago

Solan is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the district headquarters of Solan district. It is located 45.5 kilometres (28 mi) south of the state capital, Shimla. Solan has an average elevation of 1,550 metres (5,090 ft).[1] The city is situated between Chandigarh (joint capital of Punjab and Haryana) and Shimla (state capital) on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway-5. The narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla railway passes through Solan. Located on the Punjab-Himachal Border, Solan is nestled in the Shivalik hills of the Himalayas.

Solan

Country IndiaState Himachal PradeshDistrictSolanGovernment

• BodyMunicipal Corporation Solan • MLADhani Ram ShandilArea

• Total33.43 km2 (12.91 sq mi)Elevation

1,550 m (5,090 ft)Population

(2020)

• Total47,418 • Rank3 in HPTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN

173212

Telephone code01792Vehicle registrationHP-11, HP-12, HP-13, HP-14, HP-15, HP-59, HP-64, HP-93, HP 01S, HP 02SAvg. annual temperature15 °C (59 °F)Avg. summer temperature30 °C (86 °F)Avg. winter temperature0 °C (32 °F)ClimateCwa

Solan was originally the capital of the princely state, Baghat.[2] A defining feature of Solan, is its ancient temples[3] and monasteries.[4] The Shoolini Mata Temple and Jatoli Shiv Temple are popular attractions for tourists. One of the most famous monasteries in this region is the Yundung Monastery. The hill-town is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini Devi ~ who is a manifestation of Goddess Durga in Her warrior aspect. Shoolini, when translated literally, means 'the goddess wielding the spear'. Every year in June, a fair venerating the Goddess is held, featuring a 3-day melā at the central Thodo ground.

Solan is known for the production of quality mushrooms,[5] as a result of the vast mushroom farming in the area, as well as the Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) situated at Chambaghat. Due to this fact, Solan is also known as the "Mushroom City of India". Solan is also called the "City of Red Gold", due to the bulk production of tomatoes in the area.[1]

The city has one of the oldest breweries in the country, and also has a 300-year-old fort located at the top of a hill.

The history of Solan goes back to the era of Pandavas. According to local folklore, Pandavas lived here during their exile.[6] In 1815, British won Baghat state (now Solan) from the Gurkhas. Gurkha fort, or Arki Fort, is still standing tall on a mountain near to the city of Solan, and it is one of the historic tourist attractions of Solan.[7] The town has been a capital of the princely Baghat State. The word Baghat is derived from Bau, or Bahu, meaning "many", and Ghat, meaning "pass". Initially, the state headquarters of the Baghat State was located at Bhoch in the Bhuchali pargana. The headquarters of the state was shifted to Solan, after the construction of cantonment in the city; the railway was set up in 1902.[8] The evolution of Solan city can be understood in the following order or sequence:

Establishment of a cantonment area at Solan by Brits.
Establishing a brewery in Solan in 1855, due to availability of excellent quality mineral water.
Shifting of the headquarters of Baghat State from Bhoch to Solan.
Start of Kalka-Shimla rail line in 1902.
Start of transportation activity on Kalka-Solan-Shimla road.
The urban local body, i.e. Municipal Council Solan, came into existence in 1950.
Solan became an independent district on 1 September 1972, and the town of Solan became the district headquarters.[8]
Heritage
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Solan's history is intertwined with that of the erstwhile princely state of Baghat. The Solan cantonment is still the best, and the most well planned part of the area, hence buildings are made in a planned manner. The church in Solan cantonment is a heritage building, with wooden and stone carvings. It has sloping roofs and arches, reminiscent of British architecture.[citation needed]

The list of heritage buildings in Solan town is as follows:-

Shoolini Devi temple.

Christ Church, Kasauli
The Church in Solan cantonment.
The Solan railway station.[9]
The Barog railway station.
Hari Mandir,

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