Solan district

Solan is an administrative district in southern Himachal Pradesh that spans across forested mountains and farming valleys at varying elevations. The landscape changes as you move through the district, from lower valleys to higher slopes.

The district formed from the former princely state of Sirmaur and separated as its own administrative unit in 1972 after India's independence. This division was part of how India reorganized its territories after becoming a nation.

The local Solan Fair gathers communities each year to celebrate traditional music and regional Himachali customs through performances and gatherings. You can experience how people in the area keep their traditions alive during these celebrations.

The district connects to major cities through the Kalka-Shimla railway and National Highway-5, with regular buses from Shimla and Chandigarh available. The weather is most pleasant from May to October when you can move around comfortably.

The area earned the title of India's Mushroom City because of large-scale mushroom production at the Directorate of Mushroom Research in Chambaghat. This unexpected agricultural specialty draws researchers and farmers interested in modern farming techniques.

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Capital city: Solan

Shares border with: Bilaspur district

Website: http://hpsolan.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 30.90590,77.09250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:05