Himachal Pradesh. The very name evokes visions of snow and sunshine and of gods and goddesses, forests, and the purest of air. The stunning grandeur of its mountains and the many splendored panorama indeed makes the region a paradise on earth. Admittedly nature has been abundantly generous. To say in a few words, Himachal is a small world in itself, diverse, effervescent, a crucible, a reactor spinning off energy.