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What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?

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Steep, green slopes with dense trees rise on both sides of a narrow valley in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, with mist and clouds partially obscuring the peaks. — Himachal Pradesh The valley of the gods, Kullu Valley, central Himachal Pradesh, India.

The capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla. Located in the Himalayan foothills at an elevation of approximately 7,100 feet (2,200 meters), the city previously served as the summer capital of India during the British colonial period.12