Kufri

Best time to visit:- January to March (For winter sports) April to October (For leisure)

Popular Destination :

Skiing, Zoos, Horseback Riding, Winter Sports and Honeymoon

Description :

Kufri name is derived from the word kufr meaning"lake" in the local language, Kufri is a small but very beautiful hill station near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, It is famous for its skiing, zoos,horseback riding, winter sports and honeymoon couple, Kufri is small but extremely popular hill station and receives heavy snowfall during winters so is a popular skiing destination. Kufri is also home to a Zoo which features rare Himalayan wild animals from rare antelopes to snow leopards and birds such as Himalayan Monal. enjoy an adventurous horseback riding from Kufri to the summit of Mahasupeak. The climb is a bit steep and the trail is amidst Deodar forest. The besttime to visit Kufri is throughout the year depending upon personal preference.People who love snow and skinning prefer winters and people looking for escapeduring hot winters in India seek refuge here in summers.

Weather Details :

Summer:   15°C to 30°C
Winter:   -3°C to 10°C
Monsoon:   8°C to 23° C

Main Attractions :

Himalayan Nature Park

Himalayan Nature Park is one of the renowned nature pak of the region. It is situated in Kufri at the distance of about 16kms from Shimla, Himalayan Nature Park is one of the most popular attraction of this region. Founded in 1992, it is known for its ski slopes is a natural habitat of rich flora and fauna.

Indira Tourist Park

Indira Tourist Park is a famous tourist spots and located near Himalayan Nature Park, Indira Tourist Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Kufri.  Some major attractions are Pony rides, Cafe Lalit, which managed by HPTDC.

Mahasu Peak

It is the highest point of Kufri. Mahasu Peak gives you the majestic views of the entire environments. You can also see the Badrinath and Kedarnath are clearly visible during the clear days.  It is renowned for various adventure sports such as hiking and trekking. It takes a short hike from Kufri. 

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

GETTING THERE :

How to Reach Kufri

How to Reach Kufri?

  • By Air:- The nearest airport is the Chandigarh airport which is a distance of 127km away from the Kufri.It is well connected with all major cities of India.
  • By Train:- The nearest major railway Station is Kalka, which is located at the distance of about 102kms from Kufri. The Kalka railway station is well connected with all major cities of India.Another small railway station is Shimla, which is located at 16.7kms from Kufri. Shimla is connected through toy train from Kalka. 
  • By Road:- Kufri has good road network which is connected with all major cities. 

SHOPPING :

  • Local market

THINGS To Do :

Places to Worship:

Bhima Kali Mata Temple
Shri Durga Mandir
Jakhu Temple

Places of Entertainment:

Kufri is a small hill station, hence there is no Malls and multiplex are available her