Solang Valley derives its name from a combination of the words Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the

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

Rohtang Pass Rohtang Pass (Rohtang , literally meaning "pile of corpses"Polgreen, Lydia. ''New York Times''. Accessed 31 July 2010.) is a high mountain pass (elevation ) on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around from Manali, Himac ...

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

zorbing Zorbing (also known as globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, typically made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope but can also be done on a level surfa ...

. The majestic Solang Valley is renowned for its vast slopes of greenery, contributing to its status as a favorite ski resort. The sprawling expanse of lush lawns in the

valley A valley is an elongated low area often running between hills or mountains and typically containing a river or stream running from one end to the other. Most valleys are formed by erosion of the land surface by rivers or streams over ...

has earned it a reputation as a popular destination for skiing enthusiasts. The resort is also known for its world-class ski school and family activities. The

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has many shops, including a candy store, which has been featured on

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shows. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winter. Snow melts during the summer months starting in May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200-metre hill), paragliding, parachuting, and horse riding.

Gallery

Real images of Solang valley

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Climate

The climate in Solang Valley is very cold during winter and moderately chilly during summer. The temperatures ranges from to over the year with the hottest day crossing and the coldest day going below . The average temperature during summer is between to , and between to in the winter.

References

Ski areas and resorts in India Valleys of Himachal Pradesh Geography of Kullu district Manali, Himachal Pradesh {{HimachalPradesh-geo-stub