Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. It is situated in the Western Himalayas, is one of the eleven mountain states, and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast, and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the South. The state also shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Himachal Pradesh is also known as ‘Dev Bhoomi’ or ‘Land of Gods and Goddess.
| Summer Capital | Shimla |
| Winter Capital | Dharamshala |
| Area | 55,673 km2 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Number of Districts | 12 |
| State Flower | Rhododendron Campanulatum |
| State Animal | Snow leopard |
| State Bird | Western tragopan |
| State Tree | Deodar cedar |
| State Dance | Folk Dance |
| First in State Chief Minister | Yashwant Singh Parmar 8 March 1952 to 31 October 1956 |
| First Governor | Maj. Gen. K. S. Himmatsinhji 1 March 1952 to 31 December 1954 |
| Name of the Constitution | Government of Himachal Pradesh |
| Assembly constituency | 68 |
| Parliamentary constituency | 4 |
Nick Name of District:
| S.No | Nick Name of District |
| 1. | All Seasons’State /Apple State |
Airports:
| Airports | City |
| Kullu–Manali Airport | Bhuntar |
| Shimla Airport | Jubbarhatti |
| Kangra Airport | Himachal Pradesh |
Thermal Power Plants:
| Thermal Power Plants | Location |
| Baderi Thermal Power Station | Nalagarh |
Hydro Power Plants:
| Hydro Power Plants | Location |
| Baira Siul Hydroelectric Project | Chamba |
| Chamera – I Hydroelectric Project | Chamba |
| Gaj Hydroelectric Project | Kangra |
National Parks:
| National Parks | Nearest City |
| Great Himalayan National Park | Shamshi |
| Pin Valley National Park | Kaza |
| Simbalbara National Park | Dhaula Kuan |
Wild Life Sanctuary:
| Wild Life Sanctuary | Location |
| Bandli WLS | Chail |
| Churdhar WLS | Himachal Pradesh |
Stadium Name:
| Stadium Name | Location |
| HPCA Cricket Stadium | Dharmashala |
Fort Name:
| S.No | Fort Name |
| 1. | Kangra Fort |
| 2. | Arki Fort |
| 3. | Kamru Fort |
Monuments:
| S.No | Monuments |
| 1. | Masroor Rock Cut Temple |
| 2. | Key Monastery |
| 3. | Rashtrapati Niwas |
River Name:
| S.No | River Name |
| 1. | Parvati River |
| 2. | Bhaga River |
| 3. | Beas River |
Dam Name:
| Dam Name | Location |
| Bhakra Dam | Bilaspur |
| Chamera Dam | Himachal Pradesh |
| Pong Dam | Kangra |
Lake Name:
| S.No | Lake Name |
| 1. | Prashar Lake |
| 2. | Renuka Lake |
| 3. | Manimahesh Lake |
| 4. | Rewalsar Lake |
| 5. | Nako Lake |
Temple Name:
| S.No | Temple Name |
| 1. | Chintpurni |
| 2. | Bhimakali Temple |
| 3. | Chamunda Devi Mandir |
| 4. | Chamunda Devi Mandir |
Dress Code:
| Dress Code | |
| Women | salwar kameez,ghagra choli |
| Men | dhoti, kurta, coat, pyjamas |
