Watch in pics the alluring places to visit in Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh is India's mountainous state spread over 55,670 sq km and is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttarakhand on the south-east and by Tibet on the east. It is famous for its abundant natural beauty. "Him" means snow in Sanskrit, and the literal meaning of the state's name is In the lap of Himalayas. Here are some beautiful and alluring places one can visit in Himachal Pradesh:1. Kullu - It is located on the banks of river Beas in the Kullu valley. It is famous for its majestic and attractive beauty and hills covered with pine and deodar trees.2. Dharamshala - It is a city in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley3. Manali - It is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh4. Tirthan Valley - This beautiful valley is situated besides Tirthan River. It is abundant of trout fish. 5. Barot - It is a picnic spot6. Chindi, Karsog Valley- It is a wonderful place where you can rejuvenate, relax and spend some quality quite moments with your loved ones.7. Pabbar Valley - It is one of the most enchanting valley in Himachal and offers awesome panoramic views8. Daranghati - It is one of the remotest and unexplored passes in Himachal Pradesh 9. Chail - It is one of the smallest Himalayan hill resorts. 10. Dalhousie - This hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range.11. Palampur - It is the tea capital of northwest India.12. Chamba - It is an ancient town in the Chamba district13. Viceregal Lodge, Shimla- The Viceregal Lodge (now the Institute of Advanced Studies), Obervatory Hill, Shimla,Himachal Pradesh India, by Henry Irwin. Completed 1888.14. Tara Devi Temple, Shimla15. Hadimba Devi Mandir, Manali16. Khajjiar Lake, Chamba 17. Jawalamukhi Devi Temple, Dharamsala18. Kasauli - Kasauli is a cantonment and town, located in Solan district 19. Rohtang Pass - It is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali.20. Shimla Christ Church, Shimla