Solan is a small town in
Himachal Pradesh, but has one of the oldest breweries in India, is popular as “Mushroom city of India” and is also known as “City of Red
Gold”. First 2 are self explanatory, well the "Red Gold" is for the tomatoes production, almost highest in the country.
Solan once a cantonment settlement, is one of the secrets of Himachal to be explored with some beautiful temples and scenic landscapes. Not just temples, Solan is home to tallest Lord Shiva temple in Asia, Jatoli Shiv Temple.
Solan once a cantonment settlement, is one of the secrets of Himachal to be explored with some beautiful temples and scenic landscapes. Not just temples, Solan is home to tallest Lord Shiva temple in Asia, Jatoli Shiv Temple.
On way to Shimla from Kasauli, via Solan take a right turn on Rajgarh Road and drive for 8
km. to reach the scenic hilltop grand temple. Jatoli Shiv Temple is one of the
sacred destinations in Solan, which attracts devotees from all over the
country. Jatoli Shiv temple is the tallest temple of Lord Shiva in Asia and is also
one of the very ancient temples. It is believed that Lord Shiva had visited
this place and stayed for some time and reason behind the 112 ft. height of
this temple is the Jatas (Hairs) of Lord Shiva.
