| Capital |
Shimla |
| Area |
55,673 sq kms |
| Population |
6,077,248 |
| Literacy |
77.13% |
| Languages |
Pahari, Hindi, English |
| Districts |
12 |
| Other Cities |
Kulu, Kangra, Nurpur, Lahul-Spiti, Naggar |
| Airports |
Shimla, Kulu, Dharamsala. |
| Weather |
Good weather round the year
Winter are severe (0C to 15C) but tourist traffic is high for winter sports.
Summer is pleasant (14C to 33C). Best time to visit Shimla is April to June
For Kulu manali, it is September to November |
| Places to Visit |
Holiday Centres : Shimla, Kulu, Manali, Chail, Dalhousie,Dharamsala, Kasauli, Mandi (river-side), Parwanoo, Solan
Temples, Pilgrim Centre: Chamba, Bilaspur, Baijnath, Bharmour, Dharamsala, Kangra, Trilokit Nath (Buddhist pilgrim center), Mandi, Paonto Sahib (Sikh pilgrim center)
Skiing And Other Sports : Narkanda (Skiing), Kufri, Mashobra (hiking), Kulu, Chail (highest cricket field)
Hot Springs : Manikaran, Bashishta, Tattapani |
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