Abrupt Change in Weather of Solan, Himachal Pradesh
On our onward journey to Kufri, we halted at Solan; to eat noodles and have garam chai (hot tea). Everything seemed fine, pleasant climate, friends, chatting and all. But suddenly the weather of Solan changed.
Rains in Solan
The morning began with the promise of clear skies, a warmth that wrapped around us like a comforting embrace. We set off from Chandigarh and crossed the undulating roads as we proceeded towards Kufri. I watched through my window seat, absorbing the vibrant colors of the local market and the scent of fresh breeze wafting through the air. It was the perfect day, or so it seemed.
As afternoon approached and we neared Solan, we decided to take a short break to taste the yummy Maggi Noodles of the hills. The weather in Solan shifted with an unpredictability that only nature can command. Dark clouds rolled in, casting a shadow over the town. The air grew thick and still, an eerie calm before the storm. I looked up just in time to see the first drops fall, hesitant at first, then more determined, a sudden deluge that sent people scurrying for cover.
Dhiren was caught without an umbrella, and I did the only thing that felt right—I clicked it. The rain came down in sheets, but instead of discomfort, we all felt a surge of exhilaration. There’s something magical about unexpected rain, the way it cleanses the world and awakens your senses.
Unexpected Joy of watching Rains in Solan
It was pelting small ice cubes from above! One by one, hands extended out of the shade to feel the rain drops and catch the falling hail stones. I don’t know if it was the sweet scent in the air or the steam from hot noodles and tea, we experienced an unexpected joy in those moments. Few among us wanted to get drenched right there.
As I stood and stared, it struck me take a video of those few moments. Here is a 30 secs clip of that morning.
Little Joys of Life
This trip to Kufri, and particularly this halt in Solan helped me realize the little joys of life
- Travel with friends
- Break from routine life
- Eating noodles, that too Maggi and sipping hot tea
- Dreaming away while staring at nothing
- Sudden rains that make you pause for a while…
Heavy rains – Weather in Solan Himachal Pradesh
The streets, now glistening with wetness, took on a new character. Colours seemed more vivid; the scents more pronounced. The locals, too, had their own way of responding. Some watched with amusement from under awnings, while others, especially the kids, joined in, splashing through the streets with a spontaneity that was contagious.
The rainstorm, as abruptly as it had started, began to wane. We took the opportunity to set off for the next part of the bus ride to Kufri. The unexpected rain had been a gift, a reminder of the beauty in life’s unpredictability.
These moments—the unplanned, the unforeseen—are the true essence of travel. They are the stories we remember, the experiences that shape us, and the joy that lingers long after the journey ends.
Best Time to Visit Solan
The months of February, March, April, May, August, September, October, or November offer the best time to explore this charming city. The Solan temperature remains quite mild during this time. But of course do cater for abrupt weather changes in hills.
However, the main draw of Solan is its incredible snowfall during winters. The sight is welcomed with open arms by tourists from all over the world.
About Solan
Solan is situated amidst the picturesque Himalayan mountains and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. It is known for its pleasant climate and lush greenery. But it is more famous as the Mushroom Capital of India due to its high production of mushrooms, particularly button mushrooms. The climate and conditions in Solan are conducive to mushroom cultivation.
Solan district is famous for plums. Don’t forget to taste them if you are there.
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Wow thats a pretty heavy rain! So inviting!
Ah, your post just gave me garmi mein bhi thandi ka ehsaas! 🙂 I am in Ludhiana right now, and I guess even hell would be slightly cooler than here!
Lovely!!
Noodles, hot tea and a heavy downpour…oh…lovely combination.
I wish for some rain in my place too, it too hot here. 😛
Wow! It is incredible!
Enjoy the weekend:-)
Very beautifully videoed. I can almost write a fiction from that clip. Awesome! It instantly reminded me of Tagore's "aaji jharo jharo mukharo baadolo diney…."
Beautiful. It reminded me of my Kausali trip. 🙂
wow Indrani, that is quite a downpour… it has been raining on and off for days now here. It is good, we needed it… but a little sun in between would be welcomed too:-)
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Indrani, sounds like you really enjoyed the hail and downpour. Great video. Thanks for sharing, have a happy weekend!
beautifully written..straight from the heart!The child in me loves getting drenched in the rain and I while reading it I enjoyd every bit of your post.
Wow..wish I could hold out my hand and feel the rain! You know, when we were kids and staying in our grandparents' house, we would reach out for the 'ice cubes' and put them in our mouth!
looks like great fun place !! good video 🙂
Wow! U guys must had a wonderful time out there.
I always like getting drenched in rain. It's an unique experience.
Lovely. Happy sky watching.
My sky.
awesome moment!
i badly miss this here
happy SWF
Oh! rain in Himachal is something! Once, I felt as if I was driving in the river!
Hello, Indrani. I have been to India three times, but have not yet experienced such rain. I love your description of this storm.
Wow, what a deluge!
As long as you weren't having to drive on steep, narrow mountain curves, I think the downpour might have been most enjoyable. Great video.
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Hail storms can be very dangerous. Luckily, you could just catch the ice and feel the rain with "sweet" joy. I like your attitude on life. What mother nature dishes out is okay with you.
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Very enjoyable video of the storm, Indrani!
Great video of the downpour. I've seen hail bust windshield when it's very big so it frightens me.
Oh, that rain is soothing and magical!
Love rainy weather, even hail.
Cannot upload video right now, will check it out later.
We've been having lots of downpours this week, but fortunately no hail.
oh lovely!
woww…Lovely
Sometimes it's amazing how quickly the weather can turn! Even though I live in a northern climate, I am fascinated by hail – the fact that ice drops from the clouds then is carried up again many times before it gets so heavy it drops to the earth. Very nice capture of the storm.
Oh my..!! what a rain!! with ice cubes falling right down from sky!! =O One never stop to fascinate the nature! that's for sure!
garam chai.. I did not know that garam means hot, does it? then I understand.. because I once had some spices named garam masala. now I just have some tandoori masala, which I do love to use when cooking! :))
Feel like entering the video and enjoy the rain .
I wish I cud view this video!
Wow! That IS a downpour!! Thank you for sharing. It reminds me of the sudden rainfall in Indonesia. We, children, were always excited and ran outside the house to get soaking wet.
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Wow that was lovely!!
Wow, what a rainfall!
am sure you would have had lots of fun…. i love drenching in rain….
Enjoyed your words and video very much.
Namaste
we can relive the moment thnx to u 🙂
This is what you call a downpour!
looks awesome!
The rain looks so severe na… think of it @meenu wanted to get wet in it !!! the crazy girl !
I love sudden downpours like that. I'll bet the rain felt nice.. the ice – not so much.
I'd want to get drenched in that…it's lovely and dramatic!!
Oh..Lovely weather! I love that rain!
Great video of the rain storm!!! Looks like one we had here yesterday!! Hope things dry out for the remainder of your trip, Indrani!
i smiled at your joy of being caught in the rain and hail. 🙂