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Solan , located in Himachal Pradesh is a very beautiful place that attracts a lot of tourists. It is also known as the Mushroom City of India because of the large-scale mushroom cultivation here. It is situated at an altitude of 1467 meters above sea level. It is known for its beautiful scenery, dense forests and high mountains. Niraamaya Retreats Suryavilas Solan   Main Attraction Situated at an altitude of 1986 meters, the Matiul peak is located to the east of the city and can be easily seen from here. Karol Peak which is located north of the city is the highest peak in the region. Solan is the base for walks of other hill stations like Kandaghat , Kasauli , Chail and Dagshai . Solan   There is a cave near the top of Mount Karol which according to folklore is the cave where the Pandavas of the Indian epic Mahabharata stayed during their exile. Major tourist attractions of Solan include the Yungdarung Tibetan Monastery , Sholoni Devi Temple , Gorkha Fort and Jatoli...