Due to rich architectural and cultural legacy of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has been rightly titled €a paradise on earth'. The ideal spot of honeymooners, Shimla has many things in store for the visitors. If you decide to visit Shimla for a few days you will definitely be not satisfied since it has many places which are beautiful but normally escapes visitor's attention due to paucity of time at their disposal. At least one week's stay is recommended to explore Shimla without disappointment.

For visiting Shimla you will need to first head over to Kalka as it is situated in the base of Shimla. Kalka can be approached by buses and trains as it is linked with different areas of India. The toy train of hills that travels like a snake atop the hills is an wonderful experience for the travelers and carry people to the cherished destination of paradise on the earth.
Services of cabs from Kalka can also be utilized as an alternate means. It is a general practice to book a big car by 2 or 3 families joining together. The cab drivers would normally drop its passengers on the main road of Shimla. All parts of Shimla cannot be accessed by car, one such example is the Mall in Shimla.

To stop smoke and pollution brought on by the cars, Shimla authorities have restricted entry of smoke emitting vehicles in most part of the city to protect the environment of the area. The extremely narrow streets of Shimla have made it practically difficult to travel comfortably. One has to walk for some length and ascend or climb down couple of steps and again start walking. Travelling in cars is therefore avoided in most stretches of the roads. The place of cars has been replaced by the two wheeler motorbikes which are available in plenty and ply on Shimla roads.

For transportation purposes lifts and elevators are a popular method. Any person could board the lift and travel on paying the fixed fare, a courtesy by Himachal Tourism. Lifts are linked to each other to carry people to greater heights. For the first time visitors, it is a remarkable experience.
For booking budget hotels in Shimla, one will need to move up the hill. As the areas in a greater height are inaccessible by cars, the resorts there offer large special discounts to appeal the vacationers.

Spread over an area of 5131 sq. km, the beautiful capital of Himachal Pradesh comprises of a total population of 7,21,745. The natural and scenic beauty of the capital enchants and enthralls the tourist. The beautiful city of Shimla was named after the Goddess Shyamala, whose temple attracts several devotees through out the year. After the advent of the British, they chose Shimla as the Summer Capital to save themselves from the scorching heat.

The capital is easily accessible by road, rail and air. The narrow railway track connects Kalka with Shimla. The beautiful city of Shimla is adorned with many tall and imposing buildings of the ancient times that display the rich architectural styles of the British. The wide and clean roads are lined by tall trees that add to the grace of the city.

While at Shimla start the day's tour after breakfast. First undertake an excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and one can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch visit various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in (1830), Vice regal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grindlays Bank (1912)- the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grind lay, The Scandal Point and the famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall.

The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is a noted destination for film makers, artists and several other tourists who want to enjoy nature at its best.