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Himachal Pradesh is situated in the Northern part of the country and is surrounded by the Himalayas, the highest mountain ranges on earth. Himachal Pradesh also takes pride in being the host to the spiritual leader, H.H. Dalai Lama. Buddhism has clear reflections in the state of Himachal Pradesh which is evident in the state's numerous monasteries and Buddhist temples.

Himachal Pradesh is famous for trekking adventures, mountain climbing, and skiing. The capital city of the state, Shimla, is called, 'The Queen of Hill Stations'. The snow-clad peaks of Himachal offer a spectacular sight to travelers. The mountain passes of the state, the Rohtang Pass, Kunzum Pass, etc. are major tourist attractions.

The Hidimba Devi Temple in Manali is an important pilgrimage center. This is actually an ancient cave temple dedicated to Devi Hidimba, the consort of Bhima, the mighty warrior prince in the Mahabharata.  The Rohtang pass is a mountain pass situated in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas and connects the Kullu valley with the Lahaul and Spiti regions of the state. The Solang valley is situated at the top of the Kullu valley and is an important center of summer and winter sports like Parachuting, Paragliding, Skating, etc. Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Manali, and Kullu are some of the popular hill stations in the state famous around the world!

There are over 100 tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh. This is 2% of all tourist attractions listed in India. Top cities in Himachal Pradesh with popular tourist destinations are Shimla, Kangra, Manali, Dharamshala and Kufri. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are landmarks and zoos. Then there is also nature attractions listed in Himachal Pradesh. You may find a list of all categories of Himachal Pradesh attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Himachal Pradesh of that type.

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