HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Districts: 12
Capital: Shimla
Language: Pahari
Himachal Pradesh literally "Snow-laden Province") is a state of India located in Northern India. It is bordered by Jammu
and Kashmir on the north, Punjab and Chandigarh on the west, Haryana on the south-west, Uttarakhand on the south-east and
by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. Hima means snow in Sanskrit, and the literal meaning of the state’s name is
"in the lap of the Himalayas." It was named by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, one of the most eminent Sanskrit scholars of
Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its natural beauty, hill stations, and temples. Himachal Pradesh has been ranked fifteenth
in the list of the highest per capita incomes of Indian states and union territories for year 2013-14. Many perennial
rivers flow in the state, and numerous hydroelectric projects set up. Himachal produces surplus hydroelectricity and
sells it to other states such as Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Hydroelectric power projects, tourism, and agriculture
form important parts of the state's economy.
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. Many outdoor activities such as rock
climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla, the state capital, is very popular among tourists. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a Mountain railway which is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Shimla is also a famous skiing attraction in India. Other popular hill stations include Manali and
Kasauli.
Himachal hosted the first Paragliding World Cup in India from 24 October to 31 October in 2015. Venue for paragliding
world cup was Bir Billing, which is 70 km from famous tourist town Macleod ganj, located in the heart of Himachal in
Kangra District. Bir Billing is the centre for aero sports in Himachal and considered as best for paragliding. Buddhist
monasteries, trekking to tribal villages, mountain biking are other activities to do here.
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