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  1. Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the south.

  2. Himachal Pradesh, state of India, in the extreme northern part of the Asian subcontinent. It occupies a region of scenic splendor in the western Himalayas, offering a multitextured display of mountains, gorges, thickly forested valleys, lakes, fields, and streams. Its capital city is Shimla.

  3. Himachal Pradesh. India, Asia. With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, beautiful Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground. From trekking and climbing to rafting, paragliding and skiing, if it can be done in the mountains, it can be done here. A convoluted topography of interlocking mountain chains also makes Himachal ...

  4. The Beautiful State. Till 19th century, Tourism in Himachal Pradesh was restricted only to a limited movement of pilgrims to a few spiritual destinations in around the hills. Only when the British established their chain of hill stations did tourism receive recognition in the State.

  5. Oct 31, 2020 · 12 Top Himachal Pradesh Tourist Places to Visit. From Pottery to Paragliding, What to Do in Himachal Pradesh

  6. Sep 2, 2022 · Shimla. The Kalka to Shimla Railway is an UNESCO World Heritage Site | © robertharding / Alamy Stock Photo. Also called the Queen of Hills, Shimla is a gorgeous colonial hill station, where picturesque vistas will greet you at every nook.

  7. The entire State is punctuated with stone as well as wood temples. The shadowy valleys, rugged crags, glaciers and gigantic pines and roaring rivers and exquisite flora and fauna compose the symphony that is for ever Himachal. The State has a rich treasure of places of pilgrimage and of anthropological value.

  8. This is the official web portal of the Himachal Pradesh Government, India. The site is informative and provides links to other State Government Organizations also. The content of these websites are owned by respective organizations and they may be contacted for further information or suggestion. Neither NIC nor Government of Himachal Pradesh is liable for any inadvertent or typing errors. Helpline. HP Secretariat, Shimla +91 177 2622204 +91 177 2621154 ...

  9. Himachal Pradesh (Punjabi: ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼) is a state in north India, and offers much for those looking to experience the Himalayas. While it does not claim the highest peaks in the range, there is plenty to do aside from mountaineering.

  10. Apr 29, 2024 · Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state proper in north-western Republic of India, and offers much for those looking to experience the West Himalayas. While it does not claim the highest peaks in the range, there is plenty to do aside from mountaineering. Its name literally means "Abode of Snow".