Solang Nala drives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water streams from mountains).It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...

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India

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 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass , is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas some from Manali...

, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing

Zorbing

Zorbing is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface, permitting more rider control. In the absence of hills some operators have constructed inflatable, wooden or...

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Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide it its reputation as a popular ski resort. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winters.

Snow melts during the summer months and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200 meter hill), paragliding, parachuting and horse riding. A ropeway

Ropeway

A ropeway is a form of naval lifting device used to transport light stores and equipment across rivers or ravines. It comprises a jackstay, slung between two sheers or gyns, one at either end, from which is suspended a block and tackle, that is free to travel along the rope and hauled back and...

was recently opened.

Transport

To reach this place, one can follow direct road from Manali to Dhundi.Other way to reach is by trekking,where one passes through Old Manali,barua and banang villages. Trekking will involve small mountain water streams on the way. Best time for trekking is May to November, since snow will not be there.

Accommodation

Number of accommodation options are available as many hotels have came up recently. Adventurers will like to stay in tents and be near to nature.

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