Himachal pradeh is situated right in the lap of the Himalayan ranges. The state is almost entirely mountanious with attitudes ranging from 460 to 6600 metres above sea level. Physiographically, the state can be divided into two regions, The southren part which are is almost as hot as the plains and the northren region that has temperate summers but winter which are extermely cold with heavy snowfall.

Himachal pradesh is studded with a number of hill stations which are refershingly cool in summer. Khajiar in Chamba district has earned the name ‘Mini Switzerland’, beacuse of the striking similarity in landscape. The state abounds in wildlife with some race species of  birds and animals. The rivers offer ideal fishing grounds. The state also offerd adventure sports like sking, trekking, water rafting and mountaineering. Agriculture and horticulture are the mainstay of the states economy. The state is renowned as the ‘Apple land of India’.

Shimla

6,077,248

55,673 sq kms

Good weather round the year.Summer Temp.14°-33°C, Winter 0°-15°.