Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh has a high Tibetan presence due to the host of Dalai Lama. A lot of Buddhist temples and monasteries are in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla & Manali is the main tourist spot of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla is also known as Simla which is the capital of the largest city of Indian State, Himachal Pradesh. Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India in 1864. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later made the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla has its Railway Station at Kalka and famous for handicraft shops, wooden toys.
Manali is located at a high altitude in Himachal Pradesh. It is the main spot for the backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Rohtang pass is the most attractive spot in Manali which locates at the height of 4000m. Manali is a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley, trekking in Parvati Valley, paragliding, river rafting, and mountaineering.
