Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, Harat (Solan)

Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, Harat (Solan)2024-09-27T13:23:26+00:00

This park is a modern-era Indian heritage complex in Harat, near Solan, about 15 kilometers from Solan city and 7 kilometer from the National Highway at Salogra. Shimla is almost 40 kilometers and Chandigarh is about 85 kilometers from the Heritage Park. It is Spread over 40 acres of land and was founded by Sh. Kapil Mohan- a retired Brigadier of the Indian Army, a Padma Shree Awardee of India and an heir to the liquor-manufacturing family business Mohan Meakin Limited of Solan and Ghaziabad. It is situated on a hillside with a view of the valley and the foothills of the Himalayas.

The complex includes an expansive garden and park with a large temple at the top. The temple has two large “Om” symbols in the front, and Surya in a seven-horse chariot on the top. The temple features artwork of Hindu legends from the Vedas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Motifs of Indian culture such as Elephant, Lion, Tiger, Peacock and river dolphin statues also dot the heritage park.

The site includes life-size statues of famed Vedic Rishis along with Hindu mythical figures and deities. The park is an attraction for the tourists and during the tourist season and weekends large number of tourists visit this park. The temple is open from 7 AM till 8 PM every day and there is no ticket required to enter the temple premises. Ample parking space is available and no entry fee is charged from school buses or Govt. vehicles.