This district, also known as the ‘Mahasu’ district that is the most developed of all Himachal districts. The British loved Solan and built a number of small towns almost each of them with a with a cantonment area on its outskirts. Solan has ‘Bilaspur’ and ‘Mandi’ districts on its North, ‘Shimla’ to its east, ‘Sirmaur’ to its Southeast and the state of Haryana to its south. Some of the best-loved places in Solan are Kasauli, Dagshai, Solan town, Kandaghat, Chail, Nalagarh, Sabathu and Aski.

The weather in the district is cool and delightful throughout the year. Flowers of many colors and shapes fill the valleys, forest slopes and the mountain meadows. The forests are covered with pines, apricots, walnuts, pears and plums. The terraced fields grow maize and paddy, while peas, tomatoes, ginger, beans, green chilies are all very popular. The district has a number of springs and streams, which can be found in the hills, and woods of the area. Those, looking for peace and relaxation, all venture out of Solan. The Kalka-Shimla Toy Train passes through the district of Solan and provides beautiful sights for the locals. The climate is mild and pleasant and you can find plenty of fruits. Short and long treks are also available for those interested. For others the quiet laid back pace of the area is a boon sent from heaven. ‘Chail’ in this district is situated on a spur and on a clear day provide a view of the valley through which the mighty Sutlej River flows. It was developed by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh and is today an even more beautiful place than Shimla. It is beautiful all round the year and particularly in the spring and autumn seasons. In the autumns, the forests are covered in russet and gold. In the springs a myriad of colors burst forth with the hyacinth, celandine, carmine rhododendrons and the pine and deodar forests. If you are interested in picnics, rambles and walks in the woods, then Solan is the district for you. The town of Solan, named after the Goddess ‘Solan Devi’ is well known for its brewery, which was started in 1835. Originally known as the Dyer-Meakin Brewery, today it is known as the Mohan-Meakin Breweries.

With the willow trees and bamboo that grows near the streams, the place resounds with the ever-present song of the hill man. The snow-capped peaks and crystal clear lakes, rich forests and fruit laden valleys are enough to charm the most reluctant of all visitors.

This forestry & horticulture university is the first one in Asia. It is spread over an area of 550heacters in village Naunj on the Solan-Rajgarh road in district Solan of Himachal Pradesh. . It is 15km from the town. This university was established on 1^st dec. 1985, founder being Dr. Y. S. paramour, the first chief minister of H.P. It is divided into 14 departments, which are looked after by a faculty of over 200 scientists & teachers. It offers under graduate, postgraduate & doctoral courses in horticulture, forestry & allied disciplines.

Solan is the ideal spot for picnics and long cool refreshing springs. It is just a km away from Solan.