Solan

Located on the Punjab-Himachal Border, Solan is an industrial town that lies on the lower ranges of the Himalayas. Solan is a more low-key hill station ideal for travellers looking just some time away from the city rush. The town has ancient temples and monasteries that attract hundreds of tourists and devotees every year. Solan also has one of the oldest breweries in the country and is popularly known as the mushroom capital of the country, owing to the amount of mushrooms produced every year. Solan is also called the city of red gold as it produces bulk quantities of tomatoes. This city also has a 300-year old fort located at the top of a hill in ruins but has an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the countryside. Apart from the sceneries, Solan has several attractions like Nalagarh Fort and Majathal Sanctuary. The Shoolini Mata Temple and Jatoli Shiv Temple are must-visits for both devotees and tourists.One of the most famous monasteries in this region is the Menri Monastery, which must be visited by everyone travelling to Solan. A cantonment settlement during the British time, Dagshai in Solan has a Jail Museum and some excellent secluded properties to stay.