Himachal
Pradesh is amongst the most visited states of India. It is frequented by
locals as well as foreigners in large numbers. The currency of the state
is same as that of the whole of India, Indian rupee. In Himachal
Pradesh, currency is available in the denomination of Rs 1, 2, 5, 10,
20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. Rs 1, 2 and 5 are available in the form of
both notes as well as coins, though the latter is more prevalent. Rs 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 are available in the form of notes only. Just like the rest of the world, Himachal Pradesh also boasts of wide usage of plastic money (debit and credit cards). Still, you are advised to carry hard cash with you at all times, including some loose change. Currency exchange is not at all a problem in the state. To help you out with the exchange part, we have provided information on money exchangers in Himachal Pradesh, in the following lines.
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