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Major city · India

Solanसोलन

Spend a half‑day in Solan for a quick temple and park visit; add a morning trek if you have extra time.

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Solan sits on the Punjab‑Himachal border in the Shivalik hills. Its main attractions – Shoolini Mata Temple, three city parks and short treks – fit into a half‑day, with optional longer hikes for active travellers.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon)
Airport
SLH
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Solan: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Solan100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Solan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTea or coffee at Himalayan Coffee House₹40–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealRoasted corn (street stall)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus fare (within town)₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketEntry to Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2)
  • Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Shoolini Mata TempleMohan Shakti National Heritage ParkMushroom farmingOld brewery (Mohan Meakin)Karol Ka Tibba trek
Airports
SLH Shimla Airport (nearest airport, 45 km (28 mi) north)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  5. May

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Solan: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Feb

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

4 rd

Mar

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Apr

28°C (82°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

10 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

15 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

14 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

10 rd

Oct

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Nov

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Local buses and shared taxis run along NH‑22; auto‑rickshaws are common in town. Walkable between Mall Road, temples and parks.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Karol Ka Tibba

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Auto‑rickshaw from Mall Road to Chambaghat, then 5.6 km (3.5 mi) trek

Moderate trek, 3 h total walking, good views

Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus or taxi 6 km (3.7 mi) south via NH‑22

Park with temples, ropeway and meditation cave

Chail

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

State bus 30 km (19 mi) north via NH‑22

Limited services; plan for lunch and return

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Budget hotels on Mall Road

close to temples, parks and bus stand

Mid‑range hotels in Kasauli (30 km away)

heritage options, good for longer stays

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–₹2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹800₹800
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Trip total≈ ₹1,600 per person per day, bed included₹1,600≈ US$19

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Roasted corn (street stall)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Tea or coffee at Himalayan Coffee House₹40–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
Local bus fare (within town)₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Entry to Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch for traffic on mountain roads and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
  • Road traffic can be heavy on NH‑22, especially during the June fair.
  • Temperatures rise in summer; carry water and sun protection.
  • Check train schedules; not all Kalka‑Shimla trains stop at Solan.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Medical
108

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Solanसोलन

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My bed tonight

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कृपया मुझे इस पते पर ले जाएँPlease take me to this address

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Medical108

Embassy

Indian nationals: 112 (all services). US citizens: contact the US Embassy in New Delhi (check address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Chandigarh → Solan (taxi): ≈ ₹1,000, 2 h (check)
  • Solan → Shimla (bus): ≈ ₹250, 1 h 30 min

Say or show

  • यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
  • बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bas stand kahan hai?)
  • पानी चाहिए, कृपया — I would like water, please (pani chahiye, kripya)

All fares are approximate; verify before travel.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Solan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Kasauli for heritage hotel experience.
  2. Combine Solan with Shimla or Dalhousie for a 3‑day Himachal loop.

Meanwhile

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