Every year in June, a fair venerating the Goddess is held, featuring a 3-day melā at the central Thodo ground.

Solan is also called the "City of Red Gold", due to the bulk production of tomatoes in the area.

[15] Solan is a base station for the nearby tourist destinations, including Chail, Dagshai, Sabathu, Kandaghat, Kasauli, Rajgarh, Salogra and Churdhar peak.

The Solan Municipal Council has population of 39,256, of which 21,182 are males, while 18,074 are females, as per report released by Census India 2011.

Solan Municipal Council has total administration over 9,803 houses, to which it supplies basic amenities, like water and sewerage.

In census surveys, 'worker' is defined as a person who does business, jobs, services, cultivation, and labour activity for profit.

Tomatoes, plums, apricots, kiwi, apples, and seasonal vegetables constitutes major economic activity for the town.

There are plenty of buses connecting Solan and nearby areas, including Shamti, Jatoli, Zero Point, Ochghat, Kyar, the L.R.

The small-scale and medium industrial units provide employment, and play a role in the economy of the inhabitants of Solan.

A historical dance, called Thoda, is also performed during the Shoolini melā every year in the month of June.

While an everyday meal typically consists of dal-chawal-subzi-roti (the common north Indian meal of rice, lentil broth, dishes of seasonal vegetables, cereals and sorted bread), special dishes are usually prepared on celebratory occasions, such as festivals, weddings, seasonal holidays, and fairs.

Some of the traditional dishes are as below: The Solan planning area contains Chil, Ban, and Kail, mainly deodar cedar and pine trees in the city.

It consists of silver oak, jhakranda, bottle brush, weeping willows, kachnar, grasses, etc.

The tourism infrastructure includes dozens of hotels catering to the needs of budget and luxury tourists.

The first ridge above Kalka rises abruptly to pineclad Kasauli at a height of 1927 meters and is joined by a 12 km bridle path for trekking.

The town of Kasauli is a hill-station for spending holidays and is a honeymoon destination with the temple devoted to the Hindu god Shiva.

The upper and lower Malls are the two principal roads that run along the length of Kasauli, a thick cover of pine, oak, rhododendron, and horse chestnut trees that embrace the entire area.

The resort's colonial aura is underlined by gabled houses with cobbled alleys and rows of orchards and gardens.

[citation needed] Kasauli has The Central Research Institute (CRI), set up in 1905, is the oldest in India.

The institute manufactures vaccines, antisera, dead emulsion, bacterial diagnostic reagents, and normal horse serum and blood At 3647 mt, the Churdhar Peak, looms over the sylvan surroundings, and just across these ranges, is Shimla town.

Though the fort is in ruins, but it is strategically located atop a mountain point providing a panoramic view of the entire area.

[28] Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park spreads over 40 acres of land at a cost of Rs 454 crore on the right bank of river Ashwani.

At the center of the park, is a grand temple where a magnificent collection of statues of gods and goddesses are installed.

the project consists of following salient features Also, the park would have an auditorium facility provided with laser shows based on Indian mythology and epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Firstly it is a defense road connecting Delhi, Dehradun, Ambala, and Chandigarh to the China Border.

By Rail The Kalka-Shimla Railway which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List passes through Solan.

The train usually takes double the time to reach Solan from Shimla as compared to the bus, as the railway track passes through the mountains, thus making it a chill and thrilling experience for the tourists.

But if you tend to travel in time, then you should avoid trains and prefer road transport, as it is more convenient and time-saving.

Salogra plant has the distinction of being the first in HP It is till date being maintained by a non-government organization (NGO) known by the name of "Jan Seva Ashram" which has its head office in New Delhi.

The various Primary and High schools of government and private bodies meet the needs of undergraduate students.