Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 20 km (12 mi) from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No. 22. On the Kufri Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with Indian-style hotels and souvenir shops are to look for during a visit.
KUFRI OVERVIEW
The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region,[1] Kufri has a Himalayan wildlife zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh until 2007. During winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track.
How to Reach
- Nearest Airport -Shimla (15kms), Chandigarh (136kms), Ludhiana (230kms)
- Nearest Railway Station – Shimla(15kms), Shoghi(30kms), Kandaghat(48kms)
- By Road – Kufri is linked with Shimla, Narkanda, and Rampur by road. Travellers can also hire taxis from Shimla to reach Kufri. The area around Kufri can be explored on horseback.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is in summers, between April and June. However, one may also the place between December and February to enjoy snowfall and skiing.
TOP & BEST PLACES TO VISIT KUFRI:
ZOO : Zoo is the 13km from the state capital of Shimla is the Kufri Wildlife zoo hosting rare Antilopes, Felines, and birds including Himalayan Monal, which is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. During winter, a path through the potato plantations turns into a ski track. It is among top in the list of places to visit in Kufri.
AMUSEMENT PARK : Filled with thrilling rides, bumping boats, virtual reality games, fine dining and a number of fun activities.
NATURE PARK : Animals in the Nature Park include Leopard, Brown Bear, Musk Deer, Bharal, Black Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Leopard Cat, Sambhar, Ghoral, Barking Deer, Monal, White Crested Kaleej and Cheer pheasant. It is among top in the list of places to visit in Kufri.
HORSE RIDING : It is one of the tourist activity,Especially for kids to be taken for seeing different view points.
YAK RIDING : Yak riding also the biggest activity for tourists to taken out for viewing different view points.
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MAHASU PEAK : It is located in 5 km from KUFRI ,Mahasu peak is a view point and where one arrives in Winter for some fun with snow. Skiing here is not fully organised but local operators conduct what can be termed as fun skiing. It is among top in the list of places to visit in Kufri.
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