Top 5 Tourist Places Near Chester Hills Apartments

Chester Hills is a gated residential township located in Solan located at an average elevation of 1,600 meters above the sea level. This city is full of a huge number of temples, monuments, churches and various other attractions that makes it the preferred option to purchase apartments in Solan. Here’s the list of the best places you must visit in Solan.

Mohan Shakti Heritage Park 

Mohan Shakti Heritage Park is one of the most picturesque tourist places near Chester Hills Apartments in Solan. Located on the foothills of the Himalayas, this is North India’s first ever ancient Heritage Park that offers some breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. It is situated at Shakti Sthal on NH 22 lying between Kalka and Shimla and just a few minutes away from Solan. 

This Heritage Park consists of several temples and sculptures of various Hindu deities reminiscent of Akshardham temple in Delhi. Here you can enjoy exploring a Heritage Park that is dotted with multiple sculptures, statues and archaeological sites. Envisaged as the largest Heritage Park in Himachal Pradesh, Mohan Park is managed by the Mohan Meakin Breweries. 

Shoolini Mata Temple

Dedicated to Goddess Durga, Shoolini Mata Temple is one of the major attractions of Solan. It is perceived that Solan was named after Shoolini Mata, who is the presiding deity of the temple. As it was once the abode of Shoolini Mata, this oldest and holiest shrine attracts a huge crowd during holidays and festivals, especially during the annual Shoolini fair organized at the end of June that lasts for 3 days. Activities like dancing, singing and wrestling are some other highlights of the fair. 

Jatoli Shiv Temple

Just 6 km away from Solan, Jatoli Shiv Temple is one of the popular holy destinations of Solan which draws a large number of pilgrims of Solan. Perched on a hill top, it is considered as Asia's highest Shiv temple, which is indeed an architectural marvel. Jatoli Shiv temple has got its name from the long Jata (hair) that Lord Shiva has. This ancient temple is made in typical Southern-Dravidian style architecture having three consecutive pyramids. On the first pyramid, there is an image of Lord Ganesha while on second pyramid there is a sculpture of Shesh Naag.

Chail- Sadhupul

Also known as a hiker's paradise, Chail is a small village in Himachal situated at a height of 2250 m above sea level. Nestled amidst the lush greenery and mesmerizing views from such a great height, Chail offers a memorable traveling experience to the tourists. This place is primarily acknowledged for having the world's highest cricket and polo grounds. Chail has now become the perfect destination for tourists looking for a calm and relaxed environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Karol Tibba

Karol ka Tibba is the highest hill around Solan town with a 5.6-kilometre day trek that leads you through sprawling grasslands, small ponds, panoramic views and mysterious caves. And along with the adjoining Meteol Tibba, it has become one of the famous tourist places in Solan. At the top of Karol Tibba, there is a temple dedicated to goddess Kali from where beautiful and panoramic views are aesthetically mesmerizing. Moreover, there is a famous Pandava Gufa or Pandava cave, which is considered as the oldest and longest cave in the Himalayas.