Himachal Pradesh Known as Dev Bhoomi, or “Land of the Gods”, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions in India. Here you find a landscape that varies from the lush and pretty Kangra Valley with its windy roads and small villages to the mighty Himalayan Snow Mountains and remote glacial valleys of Lahaul, Spiti and Chamba, accessible only in the summer when the snow melts on the higher passes.
Facts about Himachal Located in north-western India the state of Himachal Pradesh is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir to the north, the Punjab to the west and southwest, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the south, Uttaranchal to the southeast and Tibet to the east.
Terrain Mostly mountainous, cultivated valleys and forested slopes. The altitude varies from 350 to 6,975 meters.
Climate Temperatures vary from region to region – touching 40c in the lower valleys in the summer and falling to below –20c in winter in the mountains. The average annual rainfall is between 152 cms and 172 cms. The alpine region can remain under snow for 5 to 6 months of the year.
Population The population of Himachal is around 6,100,000, with the average density being 93 persons per square km.  Agriculture and horticulture support about 70% of the population. The literacy rate is 63%.
Religion Majority Hindu, with Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and Muslims.
Languages Hindi, Pahari Hindi and several other dialects. Also (in the towns) English and Punjabi.
Mountain ranges Siwalik, Dhauladar and Pir Panjal
Rivers: Yamuna, Sutlej, Beas, Ravi and Chenab.
Major Lakes Renuka, Rewalsar, Khajjiar, Dal, Beas Kund, Dasaur, Brighu, Prashar, Mani Mahesh, Chander Tal, Suraj Tal, Kareri, Sreolsar, Gobind Sagar, Nako.
Administrative Districts himachal has twelve districts Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu,Lahul_Spiti, Mandi,Shimla,Sirmour Solana and UnaShimla.

AirportsThe closest international airports are New Delhi and Amritsar. The nearest regional airports are Chandigarh in the Punjab, and within the state Shimala Bhuntar (Kullu) and Gaggal (Kangra.)
Railheads The closest broad-gauge lines are at Una Kalka and Pathankot. Narrow gauge lines run from Kalka to Shimla and Pathankot to Jogindernagar.
Road network NH 21 and NH 22 are two national highways in the state.