Himachal Pradesh is one of the hilly states of India. The state of Himachal Pradesh is located along the northern borders of India. The state is beautifully nestled in the laps of the Himalayas, which makes Himachal Pradesh one of the best tourist destinations in India. The state has the city of Shimla as its capital. The State of Himachal Pradesh is also one of the average sized states of India with an area of 55,673 sq km. The state has a population of 6856509 individuals with a population density of approximately 123 individuals per sq km. The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, is one of the prime tourist destinations in India.