Himachal Pradesh Is A Northern Indian State In The Himalayas. Once Outlawed To Foreigners, The Region Is In The Rain Shadow Of The Himalaya And Has Much In Common With Nearby Tibet. Permits Are Needed To Visit The Susceptible Border Area Linking Spiti And Kinnaur; See Inner-Line Permits Later In This Chapter. Much Of Himachal’s Income Comes From Visiting The Attractions Cultivation Textiles And A Rapidly Increasing Hydroelectric, Power Export Industry. It's Home To Scenic Mountain Towns And Resorts Such As Dalhousie.