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Not Shimla, Samay Raina Recommends THIS Himachal Hill Station For Its Beauty

It is a picturesque hill station famous for its lush greenery, pleasant weather and stunning valley views.

by Ashmeet Guliani
Not Shimla, Samay Raina Recommends THIS Himachal Hill Station For Its Beauty

Samay Raina is an Indian stand-up comedian and YouTuber known for his viral, unfiltered comedy talent show, India’s Got Latent. But apart from being an amazing comic and host, he is also a traveller who likes to explore hidden gems in the hilly areas of India. During a podcast, he praised Solan, a city in Himachal Pradesh, for its natural beauty. Here’s why this spot should be on your travel list, too!

Samay Raina Praises Solan In Himachal Pradesh

Samay Raina is known not just for his unfiltered jokes but also for some amazing recommendations. The stand-up comedian, who hails from Jammu city in Jammu and Kashmir, has a soft spot for hill stations, especially offbeat places and hidden gems. During his appearance on Chalchitra Talks, he shared with host Vaibhav Munjal that he likes Solan, a city in Himachal Pradesh.

Samay Raina called Solan ‘a beautiful place’ and couldn’t stop admiring it. And honestly, we totally agree. It is a picturesque hill station famous for its lush greenery, pleasant weather and stunning valley views. You would also like to know that Solan is called the ‘Mushroom City of India’ because of its massive production of mushrooms.

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Why This Place Should Be On Your Travel List

Solan is also considered a peaceful, less crowded alternative to Shimla and Manali, two of the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by the majestic Shivalik Hills, the place is truly beautiful. And we understand why even Samay Raina loves it so much. The YouTuber also keeps visiting different parts of the world for his stand-up comedy shows, but still can’t stop admiring India’s beautiful hill town.

So, if you ever plan to visit Himachal Pradesh, try skipping the mainstream hill stations for this town. The place is ideal for nature lovers planning to spend some relaxing days away from the crowds. You can also visit Kuthar Fort, the ancient Shoolini Mata Temple and Menri Monastery.

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Have you ever visited Solan? Did you like the place?

Cover Image Courtesy: Samay Raina/ Instagram and Canva Pro/ Bhawna Diwan 

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First Published: June 22, 2026 3:24 PM

FAQs

Who is Samay Raina?

Samay Raina is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTuber and host of India’s Got Latent.

Which is Samay Raina’s favourite hill station in Himachal Pradesh?

Samay Raina has praised Solan in Himachal Pradesh for its beauty and peaceful atmosphere.

Where is Solan?

Solan is a picturesque hill station located in Himachal Pradesh. It is considered a peaceful alternative to Shimla and Manali.