Things to do in Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Solan is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the district headquarters of Solan district. It is located 45.5 kilometres south of the state capital, Shimla.

26 places to visit in and around Solan, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park
Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, also referred to as the Solan Heritage Park, is a modern-era Indian heritage complex in Harat, near Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Jaunaji drive
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Shoolini Temple
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Hari Mandir
A Lord Krishna temple.
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Jatoli Temple
Jatoli Temple is a Hindu temple located in Solan, Solan district in North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated 4 kilometres from the city of Solan on the Solan-Rajgarh road.
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Bhima Devi Temple Site Museum Wikipedia
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Shri Mahaveer Hanuman Mandir Khushala Wikipedia
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Children Park
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Mohan Park
The Mohan Park, is an urban park in the city of Solan in Himachal Pradesh, India. Located near Chambaghat, the City Park was opened in 1980 as a recreational area and a green lung for the city's residents.
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Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore Wikipedia
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Yadavindra Gardens Wikipedia
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Karoh Peak Wikipedia
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Chail Sanctuary · in Chail
Chail Sanctuary is located at Chail, a hill station which is home to sambar, goral and cheer pheasants at Blossom and Jhaja. Barking deer and kalij pheasants are seen during dusk and dawn.
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Dagshai Central Jail & Museum · in Barog
The Dagshai Jail Museum or Dagshai Central Jail in India was built in 1847, a T-shaped building of local stone masonry with 54 tiny cells. Apart from the Cellular Jail in the Andamans, it is the only other Indian museum which once was a jail.
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Kanwar Sanctuary · in Chail
The Kanwar Sanctuary is located in Parbati valley of Kullu district. R.O. wildlife Kasol provides information and help to visitors.
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Chail, Himachal Pradesh · in Chail Wikipedia
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Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla · in Shimla Wikipedia
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Tara Devi Temple · in Kasumpati Wikipedia
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Jakhu Temple · in Shimla Wikipedia
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Christ Church, Shimla · in Shimla Wikipedia
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Kali Bari, Shimla · in Shimla Wikipedia
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Himachal State Museum · in Shimla
The Himachal State Museum is a cultural museum located in Shimla, in the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Army Heritage Museum, Shimla · in Shimla
The Army Heritage Museum is located in Annadale suburb of Shimla city, India. It is situated in the Army cantonment, close to Annadale ground and helipad.
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Dhingu Mata Temple · in Shimla Wikipedia
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Kamna Devi Temple · in Shimla Wikipedia
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Sanjauli Mosque · in Shimla Wikipedia

Solan by interest

Good with kids: Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, Bhima Devi Temple Site Museum, Children Park, Mohan Park, Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore
Temples and places of worship: Shoolini Temple, Hari Mandir, Jatoli Temple, Shri Mahaveer Hanuman Mandir Khushala, Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Bhima Devi Temple Site Museum, Dagshai Central Jail & Museum, Himachal State Museum, Army Heritage Museum, Shimla
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, Children Park, Mohan Park, Yadavindra Gardens, Karoh Peak
Lesser-known places: Mohan Park, Kanwar Sanctuary, Army Heritage Museum, Shimla, Kamna Devi Temple, Sanjauli Mosque

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Solan

Best weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Cold	7°C	40 mm
Feb	Cold	10°C	45 mm
Mar	Pleasant	15°C	43 mm
Apr	Pleasant	21°C	33 mm
May	Pleasant	25°C	43 mm
Jun	Pleasant	26°C	141 mm
Jul	Rainy	24°C	282 mm
Aug	Rainy	22°C	282 mm
Sep	Pleasant	20°C	159 mm
Oct	Pleasant	17°C	12 mm
Nov	Pleasant	13°C	9 mm
Dec	Cold	9°C	12 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (1,502 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Solan

Nearest railway station: Salogra (SLR), 2 km away.
Nearest airport: Shimla Airport (SLV), 19 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Solan costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Solan is not included.

Compare Solan with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Solan	–	Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov	26	₹7,000–₹13,800
Barog	5 km	Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov	17	₹7,000–₹13,800
Chail	9 km	Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct	24	₹7,000–₹13,800
Banethi	15 km	Sep–Apr	10	₹7,000–₹13,800
Kasauli	15 km	Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov	17	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Solan; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Solan?

The best known are Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, Jaunaji drive, Shoolini Temple, Hari Mandir, Jatoli Temple.

When is the best time to visit Solan?

Best weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.

How do I reach Solan?

Nearest railway station: Salogra (SLR), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Shimla Airport (SLV), 19 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Solan cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Solan is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.