Must visit places in Solan

While traveling from Kalka to Shimla you will cross through a beautiful town Solan on the midway. Situated on the Shivalik mountain range, the town is named after the Goddess Shoolini Devi. There are a lot of places worth seeing. I personally advise to visit the following places, and I am sure you will enjoy:

1. The Shoolini Temple: This beautiful temple is dedicated to the Goddess Shoolini. It's situated in the heart of the city. Maa Shoolini is the deity of all the people living in Solan and My personal recommendation is to start your journey of Solan after taking the blessings of the Goddess. 

2.The Jatoli temple: On the outskirts of the city you will find the highest Shiva Temple named Jatoli Temple. It is situated on the Solan -Rajgharh Road, 8 KM from the city center. You will encounter a huge gathering at weekends. 

3. Barog Railway Station

4.Hill Station Kasauli

 

5. Pandav Gufa Karol 

6. Bodh  Monastery Dolanji  

7. Dharon ki Dhar Fort

8.  Mohan Heritage

9.  Hill Station Chail

 10. Kali Tibba,Chail

11. Bodh Monastery, Dochi (Near Sadhupul) 

12. Shiv Gufa Salogra 

13. Pattaghat Kali Temple

14. Shiv Ka Dhak 

15. Baba Balak Nath Temple, Garkhal

16.Giripul

17. Baba Thara Mula, Kandaghat

18. Shidheshawri Mata Mandir Bye Pass Solan.

19. Forest Road:

20. Salogra Railway Station and Gurudwara

21. Kanoh (Solan Top)

Street Act by School Students- Environment Week 2012

Students of Blossom High School, Solan performing a street act

We all are knowingly or unknowingly responsible for environmental imbalance. So by taking following simple steps you can also contribute to save environment:

1. Plant an herb garden.
2. Switch all your light bulbs to CFLs .
3.  Create a homemade compost pit.
4. Switch one appliance to an energy efficient model (look for the “energy star” rating).
5. Stop using polythene bags use reusable cloth bags instead.
6. Buy an inexpensive reusable water bottle, and stop buying plastic disposable bottles.
7. Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot.
8. Turn off lights when you leave the room.
9. Don’t turn on lights at all for as long as you can—open your curtains and enjoy natural light.
10. Drive the speed limit, and combine all your errands for the week in one trip.
11. Better yet, walk or ride a bicycle to your trips that are two miles or closer.
12. Support your local economy and shop at your farmer’s market.
13. Turn off your computer completely at night.
14.  Pay your bills online. Not only is it greener, it’s a sanity saver.
15. Reuse scrap paper.  Print on two sides, or let your kids color on the back side of used paper.
16. Before buying anything new, first check your local Craigslist or Free cycle.
17. Support local restaurants that use food derived less than 100 miles away, and learn more about the benefits of eating locally.
18.  Fix leaky taps immediately and save water.
19.  Make your own household cleaners.
20. Line dry your laundry instead of using dryer of your machine.
21.  Learn with your kids about another country or culture, expanding your knowledge to other sides of the world.
22.  Unplug unused chargers and appliances.
23. Collect rainwater, and use it to water your houseplants and garden.
24. Switch to cloth diapers – or at least do a combination with disposables. Even one cloth diaper per day means fewer disposables in the landfill each year.
25.  Use cloth instead of paper to clean your kitchen. Be frugal, and make these rags out of old towels and t-shirts.
26. Use cloth napkins daily instead of paper.
27.  Read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, and be utterly inspired.
28.  Repurpose glass jars as leftover containers and bulk storage, especially in the kitchen.
29.  Donate to—and shop at—thrift stores.  You’ll be recycling perfectly usable items, you’ll be supporting your local economy, and you’ll be saving money.