Red pearls of the himalayas

摘要

Himachal Pradesh, the northernmost Indian state on the southernslopes of the Himalayas,could be the closest thing to the mythical Shangri-La—a harmonious blend of earth and skies, mountains and valleys, and snows and water. The state's robust economy is comparatively better than India's national growth, according to a 2012-13 survey.1 Itwas named the "best state in the country" in another survey, besting other states in education and health, among other indicators of development. Its agriculture is the engine that powers its impressive growth and contributes greatly to the total domestic product.