Places to Visit in Solan

Top attractions and must-see spots in Solan

  • Barog Railway Station and Tunnel No. 33

    A colonial era hill station stop on the Kalka to Shimla toy train, home to the line's longest tunnel.

  • Christ Church, Kasauli

    A Gothic style colonial church in nearby Kasauli, around 180 years old, admired for its peaceful interiors.

  • Dagshai Jail Museum

    A former British colonial jail turned museum near Solan, with preserved cells and stories of famous prisoners.

  • Dolanji Bon Monastery

    A serene Tibetan Bon monastery near Solan, the faith's principal seat outside Tibet, known for masked Cham dances.

  • Jatoli Shiv Temple

    A towering Shiva shrine near Solan, celebrated as one of Asia's tallest, with dramatic Dravidian style architecture and a sacred cave.

  • Karol Tibba

    A scenic hilltop trek near Solan with ancient caves linked to the Pandavas and shrines to Kali and Hanuman.

  • Kuthar Fort

    An 800 year old hill fort near Solan blending Mughal and Rajput architecture, with secret tunnels and a spring.

  • Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary

    A rugged wildlife sanctuary near Solan sheltering the endangered cheer pheasant, leopards, black bears and goral.

  • Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park

    A forty acre heritage complex near Solan with a grand temple, cultural museum, sculpture garden and views of the valley.

  • Shoolini Mata Temple

    Dedicated to the fierce goddess Shoolini, this hilltop temple offers panoramic views and divine energy.

  • Solan Brewery

    One of Asia's oldest breweries, established in 1855 in Solan town, now run as a heritage distillery.