Solang Valley

Solang Valley
Roadside shelter near Solang valley
Floor elevation 2,560 m (8,400 feet)
Geography
Location Manali, India
Coordinates 32°18′58″N 77°09′25″E / 32.316°N 77.157°E / 32.316; 77.157Coordinates: 32°18′58″N 77°09′25″E / 32.316°N 77.157°E / 32.316; 77.157 


Solang Nala (Valley) derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing.

Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide 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 starting 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. A Ski Himalayas Ropeway was recently opened.[1] Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway or Climbing (Trekking)

Canadian Store is also there to purchase good quality imported products for daily use. Products range from Adventure - Camping Trekking to Lifestyle Products.

Climate

Climate data for Solang valley
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 5.6
(42.1)		 8
(46)		 12.4
(54.3)		 17.6
(63.7)		 21.9
(71.4)		 24
(75)		 22.4
(72.3)		 21.6
(70.9)		 20.6
(69.1)		 17.3
(63.1)		 13.4
(56.1)		 9.1
(48.4)		 16.2
(61)
Average low °C (°F) −2.3
(27.9)		 −0.7
(30.7)		 3.4
(38.1)		 7.8
(46)		 11.8
(53.2)		 14.1
(57.4)		 14.5
(58.1)		 14.1
(57.4)		 12
(54)		 7.8
(46)		 3.8
(38.8)		 0.3
(32.5)		 7.2
(45)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 143
(5.63)		 130
(5.12)		 191
(7.52)		 137
(5.39)		 121
(4.76)		 80
(3.15)		 266
(10.47)		 239
(9.41)		 152
(5.98)		 71
(2.8)		 31
(1.22)		 66
(2.6)		 1,627
(64.05)
Source: https://en.climate-data.org/location/294090/

References

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