Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Solan

Solan is a town in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India, home to about 40,283 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 29 temples, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Maa Shoolini Temple (1 km), Jatoli Shiv Mandir (5 km) and Riva Waterfall (5 km).

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Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Solan, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Solan at a glance

Location
Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Population
about 40,283
Coordinates
30.9091° N, 77.1087° E
Places within 50 km
168 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kasauli, 17 km
Railway station
Solan (SOL), 1 km
Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 50 km

Top places to visit near Solan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Solan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Solan

57 temples within 100 km of Solan. The closest is Maa Shoolini Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Solan

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Solan. The closest is Shilli Wild Life Sanctuary (1 km); the best-known is Chail Sanctuary (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Solan

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solan. The closest is Tiger Hill (1 km); the best-known is Sunset Point (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sunset Point · viewpoint · Solan · ~17 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Tiger Hill · viewpoint · Solan · ~1 km · Well liked
  • Karol Hill · viewpoint · Solan · ~4 km · Well liked
  • Green Valley · viewpoint · Shimla · ~32 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Morni Hills · viewpoint · Panchkula · ~32 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • The Hills Kasauli · viewpoint · Solan · ~8 km · Well liked

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Forts & heritage near Solan

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solan. The closest is Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Solan

24 museums within 100 km of Solan. The closest is Zoological Survey of India Museum (2 km); the best-known is Viceregal Lodge (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Solan

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Solan. The closest is Kaushalya Dam Pinjore (30 km); the best-known is Sukhna Lake (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Solan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solan
  2. 1 km Maa Shoolini Temple · temple, Solan
  3. 6 km Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park · heritage site, Solan
  4. 1 km Mohan Shakti Temple · temple, Solan
  5. 1 km Riva Waterfall · waterfall, Solan
  6. 7 km Jatoli Shiv Mandir · temple, Solan
  7. 5 km Back to Solan

Plan a longer trip from Solan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Solan

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How to reach Solan

  • By train: Solan (SOL) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Chandigarh (CDG) — about 45 km from the centre
  • By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh — about 50 km by road
  • By air: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), Bhuntar — about 135 km by road
  • By road from Kasauli: about 17 km · directions
  • By road from Shimla: about 28 km · directions
  • By road from Chandigarh: about 46 km · directions

All places near Solan by distance

Within 15 km of Solan

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Solan by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2957Maa Shoolini Temple (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2739Shilli Wild Life Sanctuary (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2534Tiger Hill (1 km)
Forts & heritage1729Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park (6 km)
Museums1624Zoological Survey of India Museum (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs921Kaushalya Dam Pinjore (30 km)
Other attractions1015Manki Point (16 km)
Parks614Jawahar Park (1 km)
Waterfalls811Riva Waterfall (5 km)
Treks78Karol Tibba Trek (2 km)
Churches45Christ Church (17 km)
Buddhist sites45The Menri Monastery (10 km)
Mosques & dargahs14Jama Masjid (46 km)
Caves24Lutru Mahadev Cave Lord Shiva's Home (39 km)
Jain sites34Bhagawan Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir (43 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01The CREW Cascade (73 km)

Solan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Solan?

Maa Shoolini Temple (temple, about 1 km), Jatoli Shiv Mandir (temple, about 5 km), Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park (heritage site, about 6 km), Riva Waterfall (waterfall, about 5 km), Mohan Shakti Temple (temple, about 6 km), Kali Tibba Temple (temple, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Solan?

168 places on Spotwander: 29 temples, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest temple to Solan?

Maa Shoolini Temple, about 1 km by road; Jatoli Shiv Mandir (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Solan?

Shilli Wild Life Sanctuary, about 1 km by road; Chail Sanctuary (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Solan?

Tiger Hill, about 1 km by road; Karol Hill (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Solan?

Start in Solan, visit Maa Shoolini Temple, then Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, then Mohan Shakti Temple, then Riva Waterfall, then Jatoli Shiv Mandir, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Solan?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Solan?

By train: Solan (SOL), about 1 km away. By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 50 km by road. By road: 17 km from Kasauli.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Solan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Solan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.