The Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, is India’s most prominent pharmaceutical manufacturing hub and a major FMCG and packaging industry center. Strategically positioned near the Punjab–Haryana border, the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) Industrial Area has become a global name in pharma production, contributing significantly to exports and domestic supply. About:
Baddi is an industrial town in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh; Asia’s largest pharmaceutical hub with strong FMCG and packaging industries.
Description:
Located in the Shivalik foothills near the Punjab–Haryana border, BBN Industrial Area hosts 3,000+ factories including top pharma, FMCG, and packaging companies.
Speciality:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (35% of Asia’s pharma output), FMCG production, packaging units.
Address:
Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Industrial Area, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Location (Lat/Long):
30.90° N, 76.85° E
Visiting Timings:
Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM (industrial visits by prior permission).
Traveling Facilities:
Good road connectivity via NH‑21A from Chandigarh, Solan, and Panchkula. Local buses, taxis, and private cabs available.
Food Facilities:
Hotels and local restaurants—Sarovar Portico, Lemon Tree, Dawat Restaurant, Domino’s, Desi Tadka.
Stay Facilities:
Sarovar Portico, Lemon Tree Hotel, Treeoise Resort, Clarks Inn Express, budget lodges.
Nearby Visiting Places:
Kasauli (~25 km), Pinjore Gardens (~30 km), Sukhna Lake (~40 km), Chandigarh city markets.
Nearby Railway Station:
Chandigarh Railway Station (~50–60 km)
Nearby Airport:
Chandigarh International Airport (~50 km)
Nearby Bus Station:
Baddi Bus Stand (local and intercity connections)
Bus Routes to Industry:
Chandigarh → Baddi via NH‑21A; Solan → Baddi via Nalagarh road.
Train Routes to Industry:
Chandigarh Railway Station → taxi/bus to Baddi (~1–1.5 hrs)
irways to Industry:
Chandigarh Airport → taxi/bus to Baddi (~1–1.5 hrs)
Preferable Visiting Season:
October–March (cool, pleasant weather)
Nearby Shopping Famous For:
Pharma packaging goods, industrial equipment, Himachali handicrafts, textiles (from nearby Chandigarh/Panchkula markets)
Baddi stands as a shining example of industrial growth in India, offering world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing alongside FMCG and packaging industries. With strong connectivity, comfortable stay options, nearby tourist attractions, and a pleasant visiting season, it is an ideal destination for industrial visits, business tours, and trade networking.
