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Solan
Attractions,
Himachal Pradesh |
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Tourist Attractions in Solan
The various tourist attractions in Solan are Barog, Kasauli,
Chail, Sholoni Devi Temple, Bon Monastery, Parwanoo, Kiarighat,
Darlaghat, Karol Tibba and Jatoli Shiv Temple. |
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Barog
Barog is situated about 8 km from Solan and 37 km from
Kalka. Barog is situated at the height of 1600 m. From
Barog one can have a panoramic view of Churdhar Peak
(3647 m) also known as the Mountain of the Silver
Bangle. Barog was an important stop on the Kalka-Shimla
railway line in the earlier part of the century. Now it
has longest tunnel on Shimla Kalka narrow gauge railway
line. The major attraction in Barog is the Barog height
resort situated at the top of the hill, which offer the
picturesque view of the surrounding area.
Sholoni Devi Temple |
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The Sholoni
Devi temple is situated at the southern part of the town. This
temple is dedicated to the goddess Sholoni Devi after which
Solan got its name.
Bon Monastery (Yung Drung Ling)
Bon Monastery is about 12 kms from Solan. This monastery is
the second oldest monastery in the world.
Karol Tibba
Karol Tibba has a historic value as Pandavas lived here during
their 'Agyatvas' period. One has to cover a 2 hours trek from
Solan to reach this place. This wonderful place is an ideal
place for nature lovers.
Jatoli Shiv Temple
The Jatoli Shiv Temple is a very old temple in Solan. An
annual fair is organised here every year on the occasion of
Mahashivratri. |
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Kasauli
77 kms. from Shimla and 35 kms. from Kalka, at 1927 metres is
Kasauli, a quaint little town that reminds one of the 19th
century. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by cobbled paths,
quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and neat
little gardens and orchards. Kasauli is surrounded by a mixed
forest of chir-pine, Himalyan oak and huge horse-chestnuts.
Its narrow roads lither up and down the hillsides and offer
some magnificent vistas. You can get vantage views from Monkey
Point, 4 kms. from the bus stand.
Chail
Chail, situated about 43 kms. from Shimla and with a lush
green setting, was the former 'summer capital' of the Patiala
state. At 2250 metres it has the world's highest cricket pitch
and a polo ground. The old palace, now a hotel, and angling
are added attractions.
Parwanoo |
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Parwanoo is a fast spreading town which welcomes the traveler
to Himachal as one enters the state from Kalka.
Kiarighat
A little short of Shimla, Kiarighat was once a Dak bunglow.
Darlaghat
Darlaghat is situated on the Shimla-Bilaspur-Manali state
highway. |
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