Himachal Pradesh

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Nestled amidst the Western Himalayas, the state of Himachal Pradesh is often referred as "Devbhumi" meaning "Land of the Gods". It is a captivating hill state where on one hand you would find the snow covered rivers and lakes and on the other the mighty Himalayas. While there is the lush greenery of forest, Himachal Pradesh also has the Trans-Himalayan Desert.

While at Himachal Preadesh, the tourists get the unique opportunity to take pleasure in various activities. Moreover, if you are an adventure freak, then there is nothing to stop you in this beautiful hill station.

Go out for trekking at Zanskar Range, Dhauladhar Range or Pirpanjal Range; engage in bird watching or jeep safaris and if that isn't enough, then try mountain climbing near Manali or camping at Lahaul, Kullu-Manali, Spiti, Simla and Dalhousie.

Tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh are many. When it comes to tourist attractions, each of the districts in Himachal Pradesh, wrapped in natural beauty, has something to offer. The sought after and well-known tourist locations in the state are Shimla, Chamba, Rohtang Pass, Kangra, Manali, Kullu, and Dalhousie and many more.

The various important tourist points or routes through which Himachal Pradesh can be reached are Kullu and Manali, Shimla, Kangra, Dalhousie, Dharamshala-Palampur, Chamba and Paonta-Nahan. The three airports serving the state are situated in Bhuntar, Gaggal and Jubbarhatti. Although the state has a very hilly landscape and it is difficult to lay railway tracks or carve out roads, yet Himachal Pradesh is also linked by roadways and railways.

Educational Institutes in Himachal Pradesh

Universities

• Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi
• Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni,
• Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
• Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dehra Gopipur (proposed)

Colleges

• IITT college of Engineering,Kala Amb (1997)
• L.R.Institute of Engineering and Technology, Solan (2008)

Engineering Institutions

• Jaypee University of Information Technology,Waknaghat (2002)
• National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, (1986)

Medical Colleges

• Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital,Shimla
• Solan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kumarhatti
• Dr. Rajender Prasad Govt. Medical College,Kangra at Tanda

Pharmacy Colleges

• Institute of Pharmacy and Emerging Sciences,
• Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies

Hospitals in Himachal Pradesh

• Civil Hospital in the district of Dharamsala
• Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla
• District Hospital of Bilaspur

Restaurants in Himachal Pradesh

• Moon Peak Cafe, Dharamsala
• The Lazy Dog, Manali
• Johnson's Bar & Restaurant, Manali

Places to Stay in Himachal Pradesh

• Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
• Wildflower Hall, Shimla
• Tourist Hotel, Manali
• Honeymoon Inn Manali, Manali