Himachal Pradesh is a state located in:

Himachal Pradesh is a state located in Northern India. It is bordered by the states of Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Punjab to the west, Haryana and Uttarakhand to the south, and China to the east. The state has a population of over 7.7 million people and its capital is Shimla. Himachal Pradesh is a popular tourist destination, known for its mountains, forests, and temples.

The other options are incorrect:

• Southern India: This is the southernmost region of India, and it is home to the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
• Eastern India: This is the easternmost region of India, and it is home to the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Assam.
• Western India: This is the westernmost region of India, and it is home to the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and Rajasthan.