Solang
📍 Himachal Pradesh , Kulu · Nearest city: Manali (7 km)
52 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2484 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.31420, 77.15560Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~850 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 3.6 mm.
base ~850m · wind 7 km/h · precip 3.6mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~726 m, wind 5 km/h, precipitation 6.4 mm.
base ~726m · wind 5 km/h · precip 6.4mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jun (65/100, 21°C, 239mm lluvia) · Worst month: Feb (20/100, 464mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 10 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.87 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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