Himachal Pradesh bordering Jammu and Kashmir to the north and northwest, Punjab to the southwest, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the south and Uttaranchal to the southeast is spread in the area of 55,673 sq km. Shimla is the state capital and other major towns are Dharamsala , Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Hamirpur, Dalhousie and Manali .

The state boasts of numerous picturesque tourist destinations, which are responsible for generating much of the revenue for the state. Agriculture, textile and burgeoning hydroelectric power export industry are the other sources of income for the state.