Overview

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.

Chir pine clothes the Shimla Hills, which yields resin and timber, while apricots and walnuts grow all over the hills, maize and paddy are the two leading grains. Vegetables and Shimla variety of green chillies are extensively grown in the Shimla Hills. The area surrounding Solan in very rich in peas, tomatoes, ginger and beans.

Day 1 :

Chandigarh – Kasauli (57 km 02 hrs)

Chandigarh –up from Chandiagrh meet and greet our representative proceed to Kasauli, check in to the hotel. After fresh-up half day local sightseeing like explore kasauli, the town on foothills of shivalik ranges, Baba balak nath temple, shirdi sai mandir,serene beauty,Dinner & overnights stay at hotel.

Day 2 :

Kasauli – Solan (30 km 1 hrs)

Morning breakfast at Hotel checkout and transfer to Solan. checkin into the hotel. After fresh-up at Hotel local sightseeing of Solan city.

Barog: Just 8-km from Solan and 37-km from Kalka, Barog is situated at the height of 1,600m. One can have a panoramic view of Churdhar Peak (3,647m), which poetically translates into 'Mountain of the Silver Bangle'. Barog was an important stop on the railway line in the earlier part of the century. Now it has longest tunnel on Shimla Kalka narrow gauge railway line. The major attraction is Barog height resort situated at the top of the hill, which offer the picturesque view of the surrounding area.

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.

Jatoli Shiv Temple: This is a very old temple and every year an annual fair is organised here on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which makes it a must see place, just 6-kms away from Solan.Giri Picnic: Enjoy your picnic amongst the cool waters of Giri, 20-kms from Solan.

Sholoni Devi Temple: The temple of Goddess Sholoni Devi is situated at the southern part of the town and Solan was named after Devi Sholoni. The famous Shalooni fair is held here every year in the month of June over here, which is dedicated to Goddess Sholoni Devi.

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.

Mushroom Centre, Chambaghat, Solan : Visit to Mushroom centre subject to permission avialability.

*Karol Tibba: This place has a historic value as Pandavas lived here during their 'Agyatvas' period. Covering a 2-hours trek from the resort will take one to this wonderful place, an ideal place for nature lovers. Trek is optional only for volunteers.

Return back to hotel in evening . Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Solan.

Day 3 :

Solan - Chail (40 Kms 2 Hrs)

Enjoy the brilliant sunrise of hills and after breakfast check out from the hotel move to chail, Raja Bhupainder singh of royal Patiala family who made it his summer capital. Check into the hotel and relax. And visit chail palace, local market, kali ka tibba, himalyan ranges & choor chandani come back hotel. Dinner & overnights stay at hotel.

Day 4 :

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary

Morning after breakfast Relax and checkout from hotel, will visit Chail Wild Life Santuray. The Deodar and Oak forests that surround the hill town of Chail was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1976. The denizens of this 10,854.36 hectares sanctuary are Sambar, Goral, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Deer, Barking Deer, Indian Hare Common Langur and Leopard. Also to be found are Rhesus Macaque, Himalayan Yellow Throated Marten, Indian Porcupine, Common Giant and Kashmiri Flying Squirrel. You can trek from Chail to either Gaura or Jhajja and can expect to see a number of animals.
On completion proceed to Chandigarh.