Kalka–Shimla Railway
The narrow-gauge line winds through Solan with tight curves and tunnels, a fine thread on the map that follows the terrain more closely than any road.
Minimalist map poster · India
Solan Map Poster & Print
30.9091° N / 77.1087° E
A Himalayan hill town spread along ridges and switchbacks, with the narrow-gauge Kalka–Shimla railway curving through.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Solan in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Solan, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Solan at home
The map
About this Solan map poster
Solan lies in the lower Himalaya of Himachal Pradesh, on the road and railway between Chandigarh and Shimla. The town occupies a series of ridges and slopes at roughly 1,500 metres. From above, its streets appear as winding lines that loop around hillsides, climb in switchbacks and cluster wherever the ground levels out enough to build.
Solan is often called the Mushroom City of India, a name linked to the national mushroom research centre based there, and it is also known for its tomatoes and for one of the oldest breweries in the country. The Kalka–Shimla Railway, part of the UNESCO-listed Mountain Railways of India, passes through the town on its way up to Shimla.
A Solan map poster is all curves: the national highway bending along the slopes, the thinner railway tracing its own path through cuttings and tunnels, and residential lanes branching off in every direction. Wooded ridges and steep ground leave open spaces between the built-up areas, so the town reads as a series of connected clusters.
- Population
- 40,000
- Coordinates
- 30.9091° N / 77.1087° E
- Elevation
- 1509 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Solan, India
Switchback roads
Streets double back on themselves as they climb the hillsides, drawing zigzag patterns that show just how steep the ground beneath the town is.
Ridge-top centre
The main bazaar area sits along the higher ground, where the densest cluster of streets marks the commercial core before the town spills down the slopes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Solan
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Solan
A map that means something
Solan is familiar to students, families and travellers on the way to Shimla, and to anyone who has ridden the toy train up into the hills. The map captures the twisting mountain geometry in a way that makes an elegant, restful wall piece.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates, for example a campus year or a family name, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy the HD files for $9, or order a printed poster on matte paper, optionally framed.
Order the Solan posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Solan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Solan poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Solan poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Solan poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Solan poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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