Kufri is a small hill station situated at an altitude of 2289 meters in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The distance from Shimla to Kufri is 20 kilometers. that passes through dense forests of deodar. After going to the highest peak of Kufri, the view of all around is really beautiful. High mountains pushed by snow appear to have stood like this for centuries as if they were waiting for you. Pir Panjal Ranges, Himalayan Ranges, Great Himalayan National Park, Shri Khand Mahadev, Kedar Nath, and Churdhar Peak.V arious mountain ranges can be seen from here. Snow is found in Kufri from December to March and many snow activities are also done here.
Places to visit near kufri
Himalayan Nature Park
The Himalayan Nature Park is spread over about 90 hectares. A wide variety of flora and fauna are found in this park. This park is home to various animals. Leopard, mountain goat, brown bear, etc. can be seen in this park.
Fagu
Fagu is one of the best places to visit in Kufri surrounded by apple orchards and deodar trees. The distance from Kufri to Fagu is 6 kilometers, or you can trek 3 kilometers from the mountain trekking trail, which passes through the jungle of pine trees. Potato is also grown here, which is looked after by the Himachal government. An artificial lake is also available nearby.
Kufri Fun World
For adventure lovers in Kufri there is Kufri Fun World at a height of 2289 meters, Where fun rides are available for kids and adults.
Mahasu Peak
Mahasu Peak is the highest peak of KufriBeing the highest point, the view of the mountains from here is really mesmerizing. Pir Panjal Ranges, Himalayan Ranges, Great Himalayan National Park, Shri Khand Mahadev, Kedar Nath, and Churdhar Peak.Various mountain ranges can be seen from here. Skiing is also done here at the time of snow in winter. This peak can also be reached by sitting on a horse which is easily available there.
Indira Tourist Park
A place to drink and shop. Here one gets yak riding, game parlor, bar, ice cream etc.
Beat time to visit Kufri
Although Kufri remains in its own style for 12 months, from December to April the weather here is excellent.
How to Reach Kufri
The nearest airport to Kufri is Jubarhatti, from where Kufri is 35 km away. Shimla is the nearest railway station to Kufri, from where Kufri is 20 km away.
Himalayan Wings suggest you that whenever you come to visit Kufri or Shimla, hire a local taxi only so that the local man makes you explore better.
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