2006-11-19 23:52:46 · 3 answers · asked by Vikrant 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Solan is a city and a municipal committee in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is known as the "mushroom city of India" because of the mushroom centre situated at Chambaghat. The district is better known for the Mohan Meakin's brewery (reputed to be India's oldest brewery) and the famous Solan No. 1 whisky and Golden Eagle beer.
Solan is located at 30.92° N 77.12° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 1467 metres (4812 feet). The highest point is atop Mt. Karol from where transmission tower at Kasauli is visible. It rarely snows at Solan-.
2006-11-20 17:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solan is situated in Karol Mountain, which is on the Shimla-Kalka Highway. When visiting Shimla, Kulu, Manali, one can pay a visit to this place too.
Solan is known for its beautiful valleys, its yearly shows called Shulini and also its artistic warfare 'Thoda'. Solan is just 52 kms from Shimla, so via Shimla, is the nearest and easiest way to get there. Buses and trains are available from Shimla.
For more details about Solan, please check the following website:
http://www.india4u.com/tourism/solan.asp
2006-11-20 22:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in himachal
2006-11-20 15:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by guggu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋