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Tourism

Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is a major

contributor to the state's economy and growth.

The Himalayas attracts tourists

from all over the world. Hill

stations

like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala,

Dalhousie, Chamba, Khajjiar, Kull

u and Kasauli are popular

destinations for both domestic and

foreign tourists.The state also has many important Hindu pilgrimage sites with

prominent temples like Naina Devi Temple, Bajreshwari Mata Temple, Jwala

Ji Temple, Chintpurni, Chamunda Devi Temple, Baijnath Temple, Bhimakali

Temple, Bijli Mahadev and Jakhoo Temple. Manimahesh Lake situated in

the Bharmour region of Chamba district is the venue of an annual Hindu pilgrimage

trek held in the month of August which attracts lakhs of devotees. The state is also

referred to as "Dev Bhoomi" (literally meaning Abode of Gods) due to its mention as

such in ancient Hindu texts and occurrence of a large number of historical temples in

the state. Locally, it is called the Land of the Gods because of some popular Hindu

temples of Hindu deities. Although neighbouring state Uttarakhand is famous as the

land of the gods because of the major Hindu shrines like Badrinath( One of the Char

Dham), Kedarnath, Adi- Kailasha, Origin of holy rivers like Ganges, Yamuna, Holy

city Haridwar, Rishikesh etc.