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Located on the Punjab-Himachal Border, Solan lies in the lowlands of the Himalayas and is an industrial city with a diverse population. Solan is a low-key hill station suitable for travelers looking for a short distance away from the city running. Solan is best known as the 'Indian mushroom town' because it is the largest mushroom producer in the country and has a Directorate of Mushroom Research. The city got its name from the Hindu goddess Shoolini Devi, the most revered in the area. A beautiful city in Himachal Pradesh, Solan has ancient temples and monasteries that attract hundreds of visitors and devotees each year. Solan is one of the oldest breweries in the country and is best known as the country's mushroom capital, due to the large number of mushrooms produced annually. Solan is also called the city of red gold as it produces a total of tomatoes. The city also has a 300-year-old fortress on top of a ruined mountain but has a spectacular view of the countryside. The Mata School Temple and the Jatoli Shiv Temple are to be visited by devotees and visitors. One of the most famous monks in the region is the Yundung Monastery, which is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Solan.