Solan

Solan is a city and a muncipal committee in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal pradesh. Named after the goddess Shoolini, it is known as the "mushroom city of India" because of the mushroom centre situated at Chambaghat. The district is better known for the Mohan Meikan's brewery (reputed to be India's oldest brewery) and the famous Solan no 1 Whiskey and Golden eagle beer.
The town is situated midway between Chandigarh (joint capital of Punjab and Harazana) and Shimla (British summer capital of India).
There is also a three hundred year old Gurkha fort at Nauni, which dates back to the time when the region was ruled by the Gurkhas of Nepal. The fort is in ruins, but it is strategically located atop a mountain point providing a panoramic view of the entire area.