Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh , land of undulating hills and summer capital of the Raj is the Indian tourist's favourite haunt. Kullu-Manali are neighbouring resorts, surrounded by pine covered hills and lush meadows. Its secluded hill retreats offer ideal spots for anglers, trekkers and those wanting a quiet getaway. Many of these include: from Shimla - Mashobra, Kufri, Naldehra; those around Kullu-Manali include Manikaran, Naggar and Brighu Lake; while the barely accessible valleys of Lahaul and Spiti are a trekker’s delight. Its a bit like Austria of the East. With conifer-clad, snow cloaked mountains, chalet-like huts with overhanging balconies and serene blue valleys watered by snow-fed streams, Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, still maintains a hangover of the Raj. Himachal Pradesh stores numerous wonderful hill stations which are particularly cool in summers. Shimla, Dalhousie, Kullu, Kasauli, Manali, Chail and Kufri are a few of the hill Stations which offer breathtaking scenery. Dharmasala, where the Dalai Lama lives, is another important centre on the tourist map. The foremost shrine in Kangra town is the Brajeshwari Devi temple. 30 km from Kangra is Jwalamukhi, one of the most revered temples in northern India. The Kangra Museum has an impressive art collection. Capital Built in the mid-eighteenth century, Shimla was highly popular among the British royalty. The Parliament used to move up to the hills to get a break from the hot Indian summers. The town is a picturesque place dotted with charming bungalows and shops made of stone. Its cold climate providing the perfect setting to relight a long lost fire.