Himachal Pradesh, a northern Indian state in the Western Himalayas, is known as 'Dev Bhoomi' (Land of Gods). Bordered by Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Tibet (China), it achieved statehood in 1971. The state's 12 districts include major centers like Shimla (capital), Manali, Dharamshala, and Kullu, forming a region rich in hydropower, tourism, and agriculture.