Solan District — Kasauli, Colonial Cantonments & Asia's Oldest Brewery

Himachal Pradesh · Oct–Mar · 400–2600 m altitude

About Solan

Solan is closest to Chandigarh. Kasauli is one of India's best-preserved colonial hill stations. The Kasauli Brewery (1820) is Asia's oldest functioning brewery. Solan is called the Mushroom City of India. Chail has the world's highest cricket ground (2,250 m).

Quick Facts

District HQ

Solan

Area

1936 km²

Altitude

400–2600 m

Best Season

Oct–Mar

Summer Temp

18–35°C

Winter Temp

0–18°C

Nearest Airport

Chandigarh

From Delhi

270 km

Top Places to Visit in Solan

KasauliPristine 1842 British cantonment. No vehicles in mall area. Monkey Point.
Kasauli BreweryAsia's oldest brewery (1820). Mohan Meakin. Guided tours available.
ChailWorld's highest cricket ground (2250 m). Former Patiala Maharaja retreat.
DagshaiFormer British prison camp. Museum. Well-preserved colonial cantonment.
BarogUNESCO toy train stop. Haunted Barog tunnel history. Forest rest house.

Local Food & Cuisine

Mushroom dishesSolan Tomato chutneyBabruHimachali Dham

Famous For

Kasauli CantonmentAsia's Oldest BreweryMushroom CapitalToy Train

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