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In Summer - April
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In Winter - November
to February |
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Nestling
in the mountains of Shimla is Kufri
at an altitude of 9000 ft. As fresh
and beautiful as nature meant a hill
station to be. Kufri is a tiny hill
station located 19-kms from Shimla.
Once Kufri was just a "kufer"
or Pond. An idyllic spot where weary
travelers refreshed themselves amidst
the natural flora and fauna. It is also
known for nature parks and picnic spots.
It also has a Potato Research Station.
It is famous for winter sports. This
place is also full of lush green hills.
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. |
| Things
to do in Kufri |
| Skiing
- Kufri's a great place for winter sports.
In fact, Kufri boasts of the oldest
ski slopes in the whole of Himachal.
The sport was popularized about 20 years
ago by some local youngsters. Thanks
to their efforts, the slopes at Kufri
remain dotted with skiers in the winter
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| Major
Attractions in Kufri |
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tourists extend their tour to Shimla
and visit Kufri. The pine scented air
and the beautiful views around, attract
travellers to this serene hill resort.
There are a number of beautiful spots
that one can visit when in Kufri. Kufri
is an ideal hill station for trekking
and hiking. You can even explore the
various beautiful sights in Kufri on
horseback. There are so many beautiful
places, which draws the attention of
tourists in Kufri. Few of them are –
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Mashru
Peak - One can hike through
thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu
Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.
Himalayan Nature Park -
The Himalayan Nature Park,which
has a collection of animals and birds,found
only in Himachal Pradesh.
Indira Tourist Park -
The Indira Tourist Park is near the
Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic
view of the locations around. |
| How
to reach |
Kufri can be easily
accessed through air, train or road.
By Air : Nearest
airports are Shimla and Chandigarh.
By Rail : Nearest
railhead is Kalka (86 Km).
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Road : Accessible by road from
Kalka via Kandaghat which is 32 Km short
of Shimla,on the Kalka - Shimla Highway.
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| So,
what are you waiting for...!!
Just pack your bags and Get going for
the most adventurous vacation of your
lifetime in Kufri with us. |
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