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A
one time Dak Bungalow and staging post where horses were changed for the
final stretch to Shimla, now run as an economy hotel.
Facilities
:
- Drive in, Parking, TV, Bar & Restaurant
PLACES OF
INTEREST
RAILWAY STATION (3 km): On of the
most attractive station in the Scottish style on the Kalka - Shimla rail
route.
DAGSHAI (7 km): A one time British
cantonment. This is small town surrounded by pine trees and has an old
church.
SOLAN (8 km): Located on the
National Highway - 22 Solan derives its name from "Shoolini Devi" a local
deity whose temple is situated in Solan Graon which is in existence since
ancient times. Solan also remained capital of erstwhile Bhagat State for
many years. A famous "Shoolini Fair" is commemorated every year in 2nd
week of June at Thoda Ground. The town has various cultural and
recreational centers besides temples and churches. There are beautiful
parks such as Children Park, Mohan
Park and Jawahar Park which have adequate arrangements for comfortable
sitting and strolling. A mini zoo in the park adds to the fascination of
the environment. Durga Club, Central State Library, Lower and Upper
Bazaar and Mall road are worth visiting. Ancient Durga Temple, Sanatan
Dharm Mandir, Hari and Narsingh Mandir are also quite famous.
SOLAN BREWERY (11 km): This is in
existence since 1855 AD. Formerly Dyer Meakin Brewary, it is not only
known in the country but also in foreign countries for its products.
JATOLI (15 km): 7 km from Solan
this small but beautiful village on Solan - Rajgarh road famous for Vishal
Shiva temple.
DOLANJI BON MONASTERY (18 km): On
Solan - Rajgarh road there is a small village known as Ochhghat. 5km from
here on Narag-Sarahan road, located at famous Bon Monastery known 'Yungdrung
Bon Monastery' being run by Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre. This was
founded in 1969 by the Abbot Lungtog Tenpai Nyima. After 14 years of hard
work, he managed to create a totally self sufficient monastery with 120
monks, developing it into a thriving, active centre of all branches of
Tibetan traditional learning. On the eve of New Year and on other
occasions three sacred Bon dances are performed here which are of great
attraction.
KAROL GOOFA (17 km): On the Karol
Tibba (2135m) and 8 km from Solan town is an ancient Sidh Goofa which is
considered to be one of the longest Goofa in Himalayan region. It starts
from Karol and ends somewhere at Pinjore. Besides Goddess Kali and Lord
Hanuman temples, Thakur Mandir on top of the hill are some the great
attractions for the pilgrims and visitors. The trek up to Karol is steep
but quite enjoyable. This place is very popular amongst the trekkers and
adventurous picnickers.
HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY UNIVERSITY
(16 km): In the surroundings on Rajgarh Road the University is an unique
centre of higher studies and research in horticulture and forestry. The
entire campus is worth seeing.
GAURA : Located alongside the Solan
- Rajgarh road, this place is famous for Mahasheer fishing in Giri river.
RAJGARH (53 km): A picturesque area
with numerous orchards and picnic spots like Habban and Nacchana.

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