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KUFRI: A HILL STATION NEAR SHIMLA
 Kufri is a tiny hill
station located near Shimla. It is famous for its trekking and
hiking trails. Adventure-seeking travelers throng Kufri in
winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered
slopes. Kufri is also famous for its nature parks and picnic
spots. Kufri's proximity to the hill station of Shimla makes
it an important place to visit.
LOCATION
Kufri is located in the southern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, in the
northern region of India. It is perched at an altitude of
2,510 m above sea level amongst the foothills of the
Himalayas. It is 13 km from Shimla. The weather in Kufri is
alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild while winters
(November-February) are cold. It experiences southwestern
monsoon rains in July-September. It experiences heavy
snowfall in December-January.
VISITING TIME
The best time to visit Kufri is in summers, between April and June. However, one may also the place between December and February to enjoy snowfall and skiing.
THE PAST
The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of
Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world
until the British discovered it in 1819. The British made
Shimla their summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until
1939. As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be
recognized as an important place to visit near Shimla.
TOURIST SPOTS
Kufri is a tiny hill station. It is famous for its beautiful environs and the cool refreshing atmosphere that pervades it. In summers, travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding verdant
valleys and snow-capped peaks. There are a number of picnic spots, hiking and trekking trails in and around Kufri.Travelers can explore Kufri and its surrounding areas also on horseback. They can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak. The other places to visit in Kufri are the
Himalayan Nature Park, which has a collection of animals and birds found only in Himachal Pradesh, and the Indira Tourist Park, which is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around Kufri. In winters, the snow-covered slopes of Kufri come alive with skiers and other visitors.
SITES NEARBY
Shimla, the capital city of the state of Himachal Pradesh is only 13 km from
Kufri. It is an important destination on the tourist map of
India. The British developed Shimla as an important hill station and the summer capital of India to escape from the heat of Delhi. This sprawling hill station set amongst the picturesque Shivalik range and Shimla hills has a number of tourist spots and important temples, apart from its beautiful natural surroundings. Travelers visiting Kufri generally
travel via Shimla. Fagu, which is 6 km from Kufri, is an interesting picnic spot set amongst forests and orchards.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
A winter sports
festival is organized every year in the month of February in
Kufri. Skiing enthusiasts and adventure seekers participate in
this festival.
HOW TO REACH
Kufri does not have an
airport or a railway station
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